Former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom urged voters to reject ruling PNC candidates in the 4 April local council elections, calling the vote a key chance to hold the government accountable. Speaking at a PNF rally at Artificial Beach, he said he would back PNF and independent candidates contesting against the PNC.
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Speaking at a rally organised by the People’s National Front (PNF) at Artificial Beach on Thursday, Yameen said the PNC already controls both the executive and the legislature but has failed to improve the lives of ordinary people.
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The last and strongest opportunity before a presidential election is this council elections. Say no to the PNC,
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He has repeatedly stated that he will not support the PNC in the council elections and has also urged voters to oppose the government in a planned referendum on merging presidential and parliamentary elections.
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