We must not allow the country to be dismantled by granting citizenship to Zionists and their supporters: Ali Hussain
3 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 16:38Legal expert Ali Hussain has expressed grave concern over the commercialization of foreign residency in the Maldives, amid a court challenge regarding the allocation of land to a foreign company under the Ras Male' project. As the public and political figures demand full disclosure of the agreement's details, the government faces mounting criticism over the silence of several high-ranking officials on the matter.
Former Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency and legal professional, Ali Hussain. (File Photo) | RaajjeMV
Former Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency and prominent lawyer, Ali Hussain, has stated that no one should be allowed the opportunity to dismantle the Maldives by granting citizenship and residency to Zionists and their supporters.
Ali Hussain made these remarks in a post on X.
Ali Hussain, a vocal critic of selling Maldivian land and residency to foreigners, has previously asserted that the settlement of foreign nationals in the Maldives must not be treated as a commercial enterprise. He further questioned why the President feels compelled to venture into the business of settling foreigners in Ras Male', pointing out that there are numerous other avenues available for commercial development.
Furthermore, Ali Hussain has filed a case with the Supreme Court seeking to block the government's decision to grant 500 hectares of land from Ras Male' to a foreign company, contending that the move violates the Constitution.
The case filed with the Supreme Court contends that the Maldives lacks a legal framework authorizing the state to lease public property to foreign entities for a single term of 99 years. The petition further asserts that any agreement to lease land to foreign parties for such an extended duration without statutory authority is a direct violation of Article 250 of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court has been petitioned to declare the agreement null and void, on the grounds that it directly contravenes Articles 250 and 251 of the Constitution.
Furthermore, a temporary injunction has been sought to stay the implementation of the agreement until the Supreme Court reaches a final verdict on the matter.
Public concern and political outcry are mounting over the allocation of land to Eagle Hills for 99 years under the Ras Male' project. While political leaders and the public demand transparency regarding the details of this opaque deal, several high-ranking government officials and cabinet ministers have remained notably silent. This refusal to take a public stance, either in support of or against the agreement, has reportedly drawn internal criticism from within the administration itself.
