Sheikh Zamzam: Giving One Investor More Than the Nation’s Entire Capital Is Surrendering National Governance

Sheikh Zamzam Farish has warned that allowing a single powerful and wealthy individual to invest an amount disproportionate to the Maldives' entire national capital is as dangerous as handing over the country's governance to that person.

The Sheikh has been strongly criticizing the Ras Male' project following allegations that a significant portion of the area is being permanently leased to Eagle Hills. He previously called for full transparency regarding the project and demanded assurances that Zionists would not be permitted to settle there.

In a post on X on Monday regarding the project, Zamzam Farish warned that allowing a single powerful and wealthy individual to invest an amount disproportionate to the Maldives' entire capital is as dangerous as handing over the nation's sovereignty to them. He cautioned that if such a situation is permitted, the Maldives would effectively become a corporate monarchy, stripping Maldivians of their own self-governance.

Emphasizing that this cannot be considered development under any circumstances, the Sheikh stated that this is, in fact, direct enslavement.

Furthermore, Zamzam Farish called on the authorities not to jeopardize the future of the nation’s children for the sake of political gratification and temporary gains during the remaining two years of the current term. The Sheikh also urged officials not to sell out the independence of future generations and appealed to them not to betray the nation.

Zamzam Farish also issued a stern warning to political figures, urging them not to go down in history as traitors.