We will reinstate all dismissed employees and pursue legal action against officials responsible for their termination: Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo MP Hussain Ziyad has declared that the MDP is not only committed to reinstating employees who have been unfairly dismissed, but will also actively pursue the officials responsible for these terminations.

Speaking at the "Employment Thursday" protest organized by the MDP on Thursday night, Ziyad stated that the government cannot sustain its power by dismissing employees or transferring them from one island to another. He noted that after witnessing the demeanor of President Muizzu’s brother-in-law, Ibrahim, within the Parliament house, it became clear that the administration's time was up. Ziyad further remarked that the honorable course of action would be for the President to resign, suggesting that doing so might allow him to leave with his personal belongings intact. He warned that if the situation reaches an emergency state and the administration is forced to an end, he might not even have the opportunity to take those possessions with him.

Ziyad stated that President Muizzu should be well aware that the MDP will not be intimidated by threats. He noted that the party’s decision not to move to topple the government thus far is not due to the administration's strength. Rather, he argued that President Muizzu’s government is not even significant enough to warrant a formal movement to overthrow it. Ziyad further characterized the current administration as one defined by corruption and misconduct. Consequently, he declared that the party would take to the streets to bring an end to the government.

I respectfully wish to inform President Muizzu that there are individuals within his own administration working to overthrow his government. The President is being led into a trap, step by step; even the current dismissal of employees is being carried out upon their advice. However, this is a dangerous path. You are gradually being backed into a corner, seated on a narrow sofa where the slightest movement tomorrow could result in a fall—and you will not be falling alone. Therefore, I call for an immediate end to the intimidation of employees through the threat of dismissal. Stop the practice of transferring staff from one island to another. Instead, continue shuffling your cabinet like a deck of cards, as you usually do. But if you must deal those cards, do so with caution, for your deck is full of jokers. No matter how many times you shuffle or change them, you seem unable to appoint anyone as a Managing Director or Minister who isn't a joker.

Hussain Ziyad, Member of Parliament for the Vaikaradhoo constituency

Ziyad stated that their current movement is not merely about reinstating dismissed employees, nor is it about chasing after Managing Directors and Deputy Managing Directors to secure job returns. He emphasized that they will continue to pursue these executives relentlessly.

If we decide to mobilize, we will do so with full force. Even if we have to take to the streets in the middle of the night, we will. We are a people well-versed in organizing and familiar with the streets. Those in power know this better than anyone. Even if they close off the roads to stop us, the only reason we have not yet acted is to give President Muizzu this final warning.

Hussain Ziyad, Member of Parliament for the Vaikaradhoo constituency.

Ziyad concluded his remarks by offering a piece of advice to President Muizzu, warning him against compelling the MDP to overthrow his administration. He asserted that this government is far too corrupt for the MDP to even consider toppling, stating that his preference would be for President Muizzu to resign voluntarily without the party's intervention. Furthermore, he called for the immediate reinstatement of employees who were either dismissed or forcibly transferred from their positions. He emphasized that the MDP does not intend to remain on the sidelines for long, declaring that the party remains stronger than ever.