Identity of "Brother Abdullah" mentioned in leaked Ras Male' project audio must be clarified first: MP Meekail
13 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހުކުރު 08:51Meekail highlighted inconsistencies in Minister Muththalib's statements regarding the Ras Male' project's finances, while demanding clarification on the identity of "Brother Abdulla" mentioned in a leaked audio recording. Furthermore, he urged the government to cease inciting hatred toward India and to adopt a more balanced and neutral foreign policy.
Member of Parliament for South Galolhu, Meekail Ahmed Naseem, speaks at a press conference hosted by the MDP Parliamentary Group. | raajjemv
Member of Parliament for South Galolhu, Meekail Ahmed Naseem, has stated that the identity of "Brother Abdulla" mentioned in the leaked audio regarding the Ras Male' project must first be clarified, asserting that the Maldivian public can no longer place their trust in the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Abdulla Muththalib.
Speaking on RaajjeTV’s "Fala Surukhee" program, Meekail stated that the figures provided by Minister Muththalib regarding the Ras Male' project are inconsistent.
He noted that after initially citing a figure of approximately 700 million rufiyaa, the amount was later revised to around 300 million. Consequently, he stated that the Maldivian people must now demand an explanation for the disappearance of the remaining 400 million.
Furthermore, referring to the leaked audio, Meekail noted that many suspect Minister Muththalib to be the individual Alabbar was referencing.
Many people are suggesting that the "Brother Abdulla" mentioned in these Al Jazeera reports is actually Abdulla Muththalib. If that is the case, he is referring to an official within his own administration. After all, is a Minister not a government official? Therefore, the identity of this "Abdulla" must first be clarified before we can accept Abdulla Muththalib's version of events.Meekail Ahmed Naseem
Furthermore, Meekail expressed concern over the audio recording, in which a State Minister alleged that India was attempting to obstruct the project.
He noted that the Maldivian economy was sustained over the past two years due to budget support and currency swap facilities provided by India. He further stated that shifting the country's direction to antagonize long-standing allies the moment alternative funding appears is unacceptable.
Furthermore, Meekail stated that the Maldives seeks a balanced foreign policy that guarantees the nation's independence and sovereignty. Meekail also urged the government and President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to cease inciting hatred and hostility toward friendly nations, such as India, which have historically provided long-standing assistance to the Maldives.
