Forcing soldiers and police officers to attend political rallies in uniform is a dangerous precedent never seen before: Ali Hussain
15 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 10:36Ali Hussain has criticized the government for deploying military and police personnel to political gatherings following a protest organized by the National Movement against the allocation of land to foreign entities under the Ras Male' project, claiming such actions are intended to intimidate the public. He further asserted that citizens must take a stand to hold the government accountable and halt efforts to sell land in violation of legal principles.
Ali Hussain, spokesperson for the National Movement and a legal advocate, speaks during a press conference held by the movement on Sunday. | RaajjeMV
Ali Hussain, spokesperson for the National Movement and a prominent lawyer, has stated that forcing soldiers and police officers to attend political rallies in uniform is a dangerous precedent never before seen in the Maldives.
Speaking at a press conference held by the National Movement on Sunday, Ali Hussain stated that despite their protests against the decision to hand over the Ras Male' project to foreign entities, the government has shown no sign of addressing the issue or reconsidering its stance. Instead, he noted that what was witnessed was the administration compelling members of the military and police services to attend a political gathering.
Compelling soldiers and police officers to attend a political rally or gathering while in uniform is no ordinary occurrence. This is a highly dangerous development and a scene that has remained unprecedented in the Maldives until now.Ali Hussain
Ali Hussain noted that such instances of coercion are expected to increase in the future, warning that once Zionists and their supporters settle in Ras Male', the Maldivian military and police will be forced to confront citizens who rise up against them. He added that this was the underlying message conveyed by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
Ali Hussain further stated that, according to the Constitution, any allocation of Maldivian land to foreign parties must strictly adhere to procedures established by law. However, he noted that the current trend appears to involve signing commercial agreements without any existing legal framework, followed by attempts to pass legislation—such as a Ras Male' or real estate law—solely to facilitate the implementation of those pre-signed contracts.
Ali Hussain stated that the public must take a stand to block the bill concerning the sale of Ras Male', asserting that such legislation can only be stopped through direct public intervention. He further noted that since the Constitution defines the people as the ultimate source of state power, it is now imperative for citizens to come forward and hold the government accountable.
