President Muizzu is not someone who listens to the people; it will require collective effort of many citizens to keep him in check: Mauroof
14 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 07:05During a protest against the settlement of foreigners in Ras Male', Member of Parliament Mauroof Zakir declared that President Muizzu has lost the public's confidence and called for a change in government. Accusing the President of consolidating all state powers within his own hands, Zakir urged the public to take to the streets in large numbers to force a reversal of the administration's decisions.
Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency, Mauroof Zakir, delivers remarks at the "Dhiveheenge Bin Dhiveheennah" special rally. | sun
Mauroof Zakir, the Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency, has stated that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu does not listen to the voice of the people nor does he have their best interests at heart. He further emphasized that the collective support of many citizens will be necessary to keep the President's actions in check.
Speaking at a special rally titled "Dhiveheenge Bin Dhiveheennah" held at Artificial Beach on Friday night, MP Mauroof emphasized the importance of maximum public participation in upcoming rallies and activities. MP Mauroof further stated that without active public involvement, it would be impossible to prevent foreign nationals from settling in Ras Male'.
Mauroof stated that there is no longer any confidence in keeping President Muizzu in power, asserting that the Maldivian people stand to gain nothing from his continued administration. Consequently, he called for a movement to oppose the settlement of foreigners in Ras Male' and declared that this government must be removed from office.
Therefore, I want to assure you that, God willing, we will not back down; we will move forward in this endeavor. I also wish to extend my gratitude to the leaders of all the political parties involved, specifically the MDP and the PNF. You must remain steadfast in this cause. Had we been acting alone, we would have brought this to a halt by now. However, since Muizzu is not someone who listens to the voice of the people or has their best interests at heart, the help and cooperation of a vast number of citizens will be required to hold him in check.Mauroof Zakir
Furthermore, Mauroof stated that given the current situation in the Maldives, there is no authority willing to grant permission for peaceful assembly. He noted that no institution currently holds the power to provide a venue for such gatherings. Mauroof further alleged that President Muizzu has consolidated all such powers within his own office.
Noting the police warning that action would be taken against protesters who violate the law, Mauroof stated that no administration in the Maldives can sustain its rule by suppressing the Maldivian people.
