Former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb has extending greeting on occasion of Eid al-Adha in a statement where he wished Maldivians good health and expressed hope that they may enjoy fully founded constitutional rights.

In his statement, Adeeb said that he hopes all Maldivians experience a society with an independent judiciary, adheres to democratic values, and respects base human rights.

The jailed former vice president’s doctors have verified his claimed of developing an internal cyst, kidney stones, and vision impairment from glaucoma during the ongoing incarceration for his 33-year jail term.

His family has accused the state of negligence in failing to provide the former vice president with adequate medical care during his isolated incarceration in Dhoonidhoo Island while the police investigated him.

President Abdulla Yameen and his administration has made a number of accusations against Adeeb, notably over an ongoing embezzlement scandal involving the state operated Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation.

President Yameen has gone as far as to say that Adeeb is being incarcerated and denied medical leave – to treat multiple health concerns – due to his refusal to return the stolen funds.