Ras Male' Project: Ali Hussain claims numerous secrets lie behind a "crime of this magnitude"

Former Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency and prominent lawyer, Ali Hussain, has stated that the government's decision to award a significant portion of the Ras Male' project to Abu Dhabi's Eagle Hills company is shrouded in secrecy.

Speaking on RaajjeTV’s "Dhivehinge Bin Dhivehinnah" (Maldivian Land for Maldivians) coverage, Ali Hussain stated that it was inconceivable that an administration which rose to power pledging not to cede a single grain of sand to foreigners would now consider gifting 53 million square feet of land. He further asserted that there must be numerous hidden motives behind such a move, suggesting that a "crime" of this magnitude would inevitably involve significant secrets.

Ali Hussain highlighted that a defining characteristic of Maldivian national identity is the prevailing peace and security within the country. He noted that the Maldives' religious unity and its enduring stability are unique and fundamental attributes of the nation.

Ali Hussain noted that this peace and stability is one of the key reasons the Maldives can effectively market its beauty to foreign nations. However, he alleged that the government is now attempting to undermine and destroy this very tranquility.

Ali Hussain has stated that the government's decisions regarding the leasing and sale of land under the Ras Male' project facilitate corruption, asserting that criminal charges should be brought against President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu in relation to this matter.

The government's decision to award a significant portion of this project to Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills has drawn widespread criticism. Some have argued that granting such extensive control to foreign entities over the project's execution could pose a potential threat to national security.