A team of senior officials of ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)’s pro-government faction has flown off to Addu City.
The team, which includes First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim, is looking to gather support for President Abdulla Yameen for his 2018 presidential campaign.
PPM’s Parliamentary Group leader Ahmed Nihan shared a photo of the team on Twitter and said that they will be participating in a rally at Hithadhoo island.
#RY2018 Team traveling to Addu City with first-lady Madam Fathimath Ibrahim, to Participate in a Special Rally at Hithadhoo Island. #IstandWithHEPYamin pic.twitter.com/Qx1qbDWIVp
— Ahmed Nihan (@ahmed_nihan) February 23, 2018
RaajjeTV understands that 200 party members and government employees are being taken to Hithadhoo for the rally.
Authorities have been cracking down on the opposition coalition’s rallies while allowing pro-government demonstrations.
