Jameel calls on MNDF to intervene over Ras Male' land allocation issue
12 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ބުރާސްފަތި 08:58Former Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed has called upon the Maldives National Defence Force to intervene against the Ras Male' development project, characterizing the allocation of a significant portion of the area to a foreign company as a direct threat to national independence and sovereignty. Asserting that the project violates the Constitution, Dr. Jameel emphasized that it is the military's responsibility to advise President Muizzu and halt the initiative to safeguard the nation's territorial integrity.
Former Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed speaking during RaajjeTV's "TV Talk" program. | Raajje MV
Former Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed has called upon the Maldives National Defence Force to intervene and halt the project involving the allocation of a large portion of Ras Male' to Eagle Hills.
Speaking at an emergency protest on Wednesday night against the allocation of a large portion of Ras Male' to Eagle Hills, Jameel stated that if this act of high treason—selling off and handing over Maldivian territory to foreign interests—is allowed to proceed, future generations will hold those responsible accountable.
Highlighting that the bitter consequences must be endured, Dr. Jameel stated that the greatest responsibility for protecting the nation's sovereignty, independence, and identity now rests upon the shoulders of the Maldives National Defence Force, who have taken their oaths in the name of Almighty Allah.
Dr. Jameel therefore called upon the military to stand in opposition to this project.
I am making a direct appeal to the Maldivian military: you have taken a solemn oath. Your oath mandates that you safeguard the sovereignty and independence of the Maldives, protect the nation and its people, and defend our territory. This is the highest responsibility of the Maldives National Defence Force. Today, Muizzu is acting in violation of the Constitution.Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed
Referring to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, Dr. Jameel stated that the President is but a single individual, and that his current actions are beyond the authority of any individual and lack any legal basis.
He stated that when the entire Maldivian population is forced into perpetual hardship and the nation's sovereignty is compromised as a result, the military must stand up and speak out. He further emphasized that they must meet with President Muizzu to advise him and bring a halt to these developments.
Furthermore, Dr. Jameel stated that the primary foundation uniting Maldivians is the religious unity inherent within their lineage. He further noted that the nation has stood with pride for over 900 years on the principles of Islam, emphasizing that the courage displayed by their ancestors was a strength derived from Islamic unity.
