If the wrong choice is made in the council elections, this could be the last time Maldivians see their votes count, warns Mauroof.

Mauroof Zakir, the Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency, has warned that if citizens vote incorrectly in the upcoming local council elections, it could be the last time the impact of the Maldivian people's vote is ever seen.

He made these remarks while speaking at a rally held at the MDP headquarters on Thursday night.

He stated that the upcoming local council elections represent a narrow window of opportunity to reject President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, urging the public to seize this chance. Mauroof further warned that failing to vote for the MDP in the council elections could lead to Maldivians losing their autonomy, potentially paving the way for the infringement of their fundamental right to vote.

Furthermore, Mauroof stated that the Presidential Address was merely a repetition of previous falsehoods. He added that the current administration lacks the resolve to fulfill the promises made to the citizens.

We refer to it as 'Presidential Deception' because of the sheer magnitude of the lies being told

Mauroof Zakir, the Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency

Furthermore, Mauroof stated that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu exhibits arrogance and pride. He further alleged that the President is someone who treats the public with derision. Mauroof also claimed that President Muizzu is acting in a manner that paves the way for authoritarian rule, adding that the President perceives himself to be a monarch.