Solih highlights three critical reasons for voters to reject PNC in the upcoming election

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that citizens need only consider three key factors to reject the People's National Congress (PNC) in the upcoming local council and Women's Development Committee elections, as well as in future referendums.

Speaking at an MDP rally held in Fuvahmulah City on Friday night, former President Solih stated that securing funds for the country was not a challenge during the MDP administration. He noted that, at the time, the government successfully secured loans, foreign aid, and steady revenue. However, Solih remarked that the current administration has failed to achieve any of these results.

Solih stated that the government's sole course of action has been to withdraw funds from profitable state-owned enterprises.

The government's only course of action has been to deplete the funds of state-owned enterprises that generate revenue. Furthermore, they are now tapping into the money you have saved for the future in the pension fund. A person I met yesterday told me that while the pension contributions are being deducted regularly from their salary, the government has failed to pay its required share for an entire year. It has been a full year. While they utilize the funds already available there, the government is also withholding the contributions they are legally obligated to provide for the citizens.

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Solih stated that there could be no greater betrayal than this. He further questioned what could possibly constitute a more significant deception. Consequently, he asserted that for these reasons, the public must reject the entire PNC in the upcoming elections on April 4.

He stated that there are three key reasons why the public should consider rejecting the current administration. Solih noted that the first of these is the manner in which the government is attempting to carry out its work.

Former President Solih stated that the public recognizes the current administration's approach to amending the Constitution deviates from established constitutional procedures. He noted that the parliamentary debate on the bill lasted a mere five minutes, while the committee review was concluded in just two hours.

Reflecting on his role as a member of the drafting committee for the Constitution, Solih noted that he still vividly remembers how the laws and articles were originally formulated. He expressed his profound concern, questioning the underlying motives behind the changes being made today.

Solih stated that the second and most crucial point is to remain mindful of this administration's efforts to restrict the people's right to freedom of expression. He emphasized that the opportunity for citizens to voice their opinions must be as broad as possible. He further questioned how a government could be held accountable if such fundamental rights are not upheld.

Solih stated that the consequences of granting a government a parliamentary majority are now evident. He remarked that what is being witnessed today is the systematic dismantling of established institutions and a continuous consolidation of power. Consequently, Solih emphasized that the only way to hold this government accountable is through the ballot paper currently in the hands of the citizens.

As a third point, Solih highlighted the current administration's persistent abuse of executive powers. He noted that these powers are being exploited to provide jobs to selected individuals, distribute funds, and launch projects through frequent announcements and foundation-laying ceremonies. Solih stated that based on these observations alone, the public must reject the proposal to consolidate the two elections.