Nasheed and I stand ready to do everything within our power to ensure victory for Sodiq in this election: Solih
President Solih stated that both he and President Nasheed are fully committed to supporting Sobe’s campaign and will do everything within their power to ensure his victory. He noted that while they are currently in Male’, they are closely monitoring the campaign’s progress and expressed confidence that, based on current momentum, Sobe is on track to secure a decisive win in the election.
Former President Mohamed Nasheed and former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stand alongside Sodiq during his campaign rally held in Male' on Monday night. | MDP Secretariat
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that both he and former President Mohamed Nasheed are ready to do everything possible to ensure victory for the MDP candidate, Abdulla Sodiq (Sobe), in the upcoming Hithadhoo North constituency by-election.
He made these remarks while speaking at a campaign rally for Sodiq, who previously served as the Mayor of Addu City.
President Solih stated that both he and President Nasheed are prepared to do everything within their power to support Sodiq's campaign and ensure an election victory. He further noted that although they are currently in Male’, they are closely monitoring the campaign’s progress. Based on the current momentum, the President expressed confidence that Sodiq will secure a landslide victory in the election.
First and foremost, I want to assure you that President Nasheed and I are fully committed to this campaign. We are actively involved and will do everything within our power to ensure Sodiq secures a victory in this election. Even from where we are, we are closely monitoring the progress of the campaign. I am very confident that, God willing, Sodiq will win this election by a significant margin.Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Speaking at the gathering, President Solih stated that the Maldivian people elected a new leader in 2023 with the hope of securing a better future than the circumstances at the time. He further noted that the public granted the government a supermajority in the 2024 parliamentary elections specifically to provide them with the opportunity to fulfill their campaign pledges.
However, President Solih alleged that given the current state of the nation, the administration has failed to fulfill its pledges, asserting that the government has now shifted toward authoritarianism. He further stated that the independence of state institutions has been completely compromised and that the judiciary is being subjected to undue influence. Additionally, he noted that citizens' fundamental rights are being eroded, while the space for press freedom and freedom of expression continues to shrink.
The current administration has transformed into an authoritarian regime. The independence of state institutions has been completely eroded, while the judiciary is being subjected to systemic influence. Fundamental rights have been entirely stripped away. There is no longer space for independent journalism, and the freedoms of expression and assembly have been stifled. Furthermore, the powers of the Parliament have been effectively neutralized.Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Furthermore, President Solih stated that the freedom of assembly has been eroded and the powers of the People's Majlis have been undermined. He noted that anyone speaking out against government policies is being imprisoned, and called on President Dr. Muizzu to immediately release all journalists currently in detention, as well as those arrested during protests.
