The ruling People's National Congress (PNC) said remarks by its member Ahmed Shareef Abdul Rahman Yoosuf, urging action against civil servants and state-owned enterprise employees who do not support the government, were made in a personal capacity. The Maldives Democratic Party called on the Elections Commission and other agencies to investigate the comments.
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Ahmed Easa, the Kendhikulhudhoo lawmaker and spokesperson for the MDP’s parliamentary campaign, alleged that President Muizzu had squandered MVR 100 million of state resources on these visits, characterising these actions as a misuse of state resources and taxpayer funds for personal gain.
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The controversy revolves around Yoosuf’s alleged remarks at a campaign rally on Hinnavaru Island, Lhaviyani Atoll. He called on the government to exert its influence over employees of the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Ltd. (MIFCO) who do not align with the government’s stance.
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In response to the controversy, the MDP issued a statement, calling on the electoral body and other relevant agencies to investigate Yoosuf’s comments and take appropriate action.
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