Opposition Accuses Government of ‘Huge Scam’ in Military Drone Purchase

The opposition Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) has accused the government of President Mohammed Muizzu of engaging in a 'huge scam' through the purchase of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 military drones at high prices, alleging the deal is a scheme to funnel funds into the upcoming parliamentary election campaign. The drones, acquired to monitor the nation's economic zone, were inspected by President Muizzu in Turkey and are now stationed at Maafaru Airport in Noonu Atoll. The MDP's parliamentary campaign spokesperson and MP Ahmed Easa highlighted that the procurement was not included in the budget but financed through the contingency budget, bypassing established protocols. The MDP claims the previous government had initiated efforts to acquire drone technology free of charge, but these were halted due to the change in government. The government has not disclosed details of the deal, fueling speculation and calls for transparency.

The opposition Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) has accused the government of President Mohammed Muizzu of engaging in a 'huge scam' through the purchase of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 military drones at high prices, alleging the deal is a scheme to funnel funds into the upcoming parliamentary election campaign. The drones, acquired to monitor the nation's economic zone, were inspected by President Muizzu in Turkey and are now stationed at Maafaru Airport in Noonu Atoll. The MDP's parliamentary campaign spokesperson and MP Ahmed Easa highlighted that the procurement was not included in the budget but financed through the contingency budget, bypassing established protocols. The MDP claims the previous government had initiated efforts to acquire drone technology free of charge, but these were halted due to the change in government. The government has not disclosed details of the deal, fueling speculation and calls for transparency.

The opposition Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) has accused the government of President Mohammed Muizzu of engaging in a 'huge scam' through the purchase of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 military drones at high prices, alleging the deal is a scheme to funnel funds into the upcoming parliamentary election campaign. The drones, acquired to monitor the nation's economic zone, were inspected by President Muizzu in Turkey and are now stationed at Maafaru Airport in Noonu Atoll. The MDP's parliamentary campaign spokesperson and MP Ahmed Easa highlighted that the procurement was not included in the budget but financed through the contingency budget, bypassing established protocols. The MDP claims the previous government had initiated efforts to acquire drone technology free of charge, but these were halted due to the change in government. The government has not disclosed details of the deal, fueling speculation and calls for transparency.

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