Mohamed Muizzu is not someone who would commit theft: Shareef

Chief Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef has stated that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is not an individual who would engage in theft or corruption.

Shareef made these remarks during a press conference on Saturday in response to a question from a journalist. The reporter noted that former Commissioner of Police Hussain Waheed had accused President Muizzu of offering bribes to ensure the dismissal of charges against him in the Noomadi case. The journalist further highlighted that Hussain Waheed had expressed his readiness to testify under oath regarding these allegations.

Regarding the matter, Shareef stated that he is prepared to take an oath alongside Hussain Waheed. He further noted that as he was serving as a Minister at the President's Office at the time, he possesses definitive evidence proving President Muizzu’s innocence in the case. Shareef added that he has personal knowledge of the facts surrounding the situation.

Furthermore, Shareef stated that the decision to pin the blame on President Muizzu was based on the claim that it was a resolution passed by the Economic Council. However, Shareef clarified that President Muizzu was not a member of the Economic Council, and therefore, someone who was not part of the council cannot be held responsible for the matter. Shareef further asserted that the allegations made by Hussain Waheed were false.

Shareef further stated that Mohamed Muizzu is not someone who would engage in theft, adding that he could not speak for Hussain Waheed's character.

The requirement to pay $55 million (MVR 848 million) in compensation to Noomadi arose following the termination of the agreement during former President Abdulla Yameen’s administration. Previously, President Yameen had also asserted that the obligation to pay the settlement to Noomadi was a direct result of President Muizzu’s actions.