President Muizzu is under foreign influence; his trajectory is set on dismantling the system: Fayaz

Former MNDF Male’ Area Commander, Captain (Retd.) Ahmed Fayaz (Papa), has claimed that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is under significant foreign influence and currently lacks the authority to govern the country.

Speaking during RaajjeTV’s special coverage titled "Dhivehinge Bin Dhivehinnah," Fayaz stated that President Muizzu appears to be either heavily influenced by financial interests or acting under significant duress. He further alleged that national affairs are currently being conducted under the influence and guidance of foreign entities such as Eagle Hills and Henley.

Based on the current state of affairs, I foresee that the President no longer holds any real power. Today, the entire system is being operated by foreign influence. We are gradually seeing the emergence of a system where they exert control through the same tactics used in other countries—by terrorizing, intimidating, and funding groups to take to the streets.

Ahmed Fayaz (Papa)

Furthermore, Fayaz stated that the government is currently operating on a "testing" basis to gauge the extent to which the public will resort to protests and demonstrations.

He stated that the government had initially monitored public reaction by taking measures regarding tobacco and cigarette use, and is now intentionally handling the dollar crisis in a similar manner to gauge the public's response. He further noted that despite the country currently receiving twice the amount of foreign currency compared to previous administrations, the deterioration of the situation is a calculated and deliberate move.

Fayaz stated that these actions are part of a long-term, deliberate plan to dismantle the nation’s identity and its national systems. He expressed deep concern over the silence of scholars and other stakeholders, noting that they remain mute while such events unfold.