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Shifaz calls on Maldivians to prepare for the removal of this "treacherous" government
Opposition MDP former vice president Mohamed Shifaz, speaking at the party's Haruge rally, accused President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's government of wasteful and unbudgeted spending, citing drones, the Ras Male' reclamation project and dollar reserves. He urged Maldivians to ready themselves for a change of government ahead of the Local Government Authority board election set for Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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Wed 28 OctMDP held its "Haruge" rally where Mohamed Shifaz spokeWednesday nightonly Raajje (English)Speaking at the MDP’s "Haruge" rally on Wednesday night, Shifaz severely criticized President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration over its wasteful expenditure.
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We believe this is a display of deceit and treachery. It is nothing else. This is not being delivered for the benefit of the Maldivian people. It is a profound injustice and a betrayal against us. The citizens of the Maldives must remain r…
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$34 millionspending on drone procurementRaajje (English)Shifaz stated that upon assuming power, the current administration spent $34 million on the procurement of drones using funds not allocated in the budget.
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$800,000 per dayalleged daily contractor payment for Ras Male' projectRaajje (English)alleging that the contractors are being paid $800,000 per day.
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$1 billiontotal alleged spending through daily paymentsRaajje (English)Highlighting that $1 billion has already been spent through these daily payments of $800,000, Shifaz questioned the availability of the country's dollar reserves.
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