The preliminary hearing of the lawsuit filed by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed against Mariyam “Mandhy” Zubair, a prominent figure in the activities of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has been scheduled for Wednesday.

An order was sent to Mandhy on Sunday to appear for the preliminary hearing of the case, which is scheduled for 09:45am on Wednesday.

The order stated that Mandhy is summoned to appear for the preliminary hearing of the case filed against her under Article 24 (d) of Law No. 19/2019 (Child Rights Protection Act).

In addition to Mandhy, Sajidha has filed charges against MDP’s Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail and the party.

Sajidha filed the lawsuit at the Civil Court and Family Court on April 13.

According to a press release issued by the law firm, during a series of protests held by the MDP in the capital Malé City in March, MDP activist Mariyam Zubair made statements about President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's son, Umair Mohamed Muizzu, which have created a situation endangering Umair's life, and causing significant damage to his education and future.