Malé City Mayor Adam Azim deleted a 2012 X post praising figures involved in the 7 February 2012 overthrow of former President Mohamed Nasheed, drawing criticism from MDP supporters as he seeks the party's mayoral ticket. The backlash followed criticism of remarks he made at a primary campaign rally, with former MDP chairperson Mariya Ahmed Didi calling his tone unacceptable and urging him to apologise.
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The post, dated 9 September 2012, resurfaced on Tuesday and spread widely before Azim removed it.
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The controversy came a day after Azim faced backlash over remarks made at a primary campaign rally.
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