President Muizzu has lost the public's trust; it is time to form an all-party transitional government: Nasheed
Following the sudden resignation of 10 cabinet ministers, former President Mohamed Nasheed has declared that the President has lost the public's confidence. He called for the formation of an all-party interim government to implement essential structural reforms and address the nation's economic challenges. This proposal comes amid heightened political instability following the government's recent defeat in the local council elections.
Then-President-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu signs the guestbook during a visit to the People’s Majlis, accompanied by then-Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed — October 3, 2023. | People's Majlis | People's Majlis
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has called for the formation of an all-party transitional government, asserting that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has lost the public's confidence.
In a post on X, former President Nasheed stated that the President has lost confidence in his cabinet, while the public has simultaneously lost confidence in the President himself. Furthermore, he highlighted that the adverse effects of ongoing global conflicts have begun to exert a significant impact on the Maldivian economy.
Nasheed has called for the formation of an interim government comprising all political parties to implement essential structural reforms and facilitate the organization of free and fair elections to overcome the current crisis.
Following the government's defeat in the local council elections, several cabinet ministers stepped down on Tuesday after President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu requested their resignations. In response to the sudden resignation of 10 cabinet ministers, former President Nasheed stated that President Mohamed Muizzu has lost the public's confidence.
Following the government's setback in the local council elections held on the fourth of this month, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the administration will reflect on the results and implement reforms in line with the public sentiment.
Amidst the current political turbulence in the Maldives, a major cabinet reshuffle has prompted public discourse and raised significant questions regarding the government's future trajectory.
