This government is a catastrophe for the Maldivian people, and we cannot remain indifferent to the current state of the nation: Shahid
25 އޯގަސްޓު 2026 | އަންގާރަ 11:22Shahid criticized President Muizzu’s administration as a directionless and policy-deficient government that has become a burden on the public. Emphasizing that the current situation cannot be ignored, he stressed the urgent need for individuals to utilize their experience to steer the country back onto the right track.
Former President of the MDP, Abdulla Shahid, participates in RaajjeTV’s "Fashaairu" program. | Raajje MV
Former President of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Abdulla Shahid, has stated that he decided to contest the opposition party's presidential primary at the request of many, asserting that the current state of the Maldives does not allow for complacency.
Speaking on RaajjeTV’s "Fashaairu" program on Tuesday, Shahid stated that following the MDP's defeat in the 2023 presidential election, numerous party members have urged him to contest the upcoming 2028 presidential election.
Shahid stated that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration appears to be a directionless government lacking clear policies, describing it as a burden that continues to cause significant distress to the public. He emphasized that this is not a situation that can be ignored, noting that everyone must utilize their experience to work towards bringing the Maldives back on the right track.
This administration is one that lacks any clear direction or policy, inflicting continuous hardships on the public and serving as a catastrophe for the Maldives. We cannot afford to remain indifferent or complacent.Abdulla Shahid
Furthermore, Shahid stated that his decision to contest the MDP presidential primary is driven by the objective of ending the current administration, which he claims has lost its way, and establishing a government that truly serves the aspirations of the Maldivian people.
Shahid announced his bid for the MDP presidential primary during a rally held in Addu City on the night of August 14. Immediately following the announcement of his candidacy for the primary, Shahid resigned from his position as the President of the MDP that same night.
Shahid previously served as the Speaker of the People's Majlis. Following that tenure, he held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs during former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's administration. During his term as Foreign Minister, Shahid also served as the President of the United Nations General Assembly.
