Former First Lady Nasreena Ibrahim, the wife of Maldives’ longstanding president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, has met with some of the other wives of Maldives’ current political detainees.
The wives and family of individuals currently detained 'unfairly for their opposition' to President Abdulla Yameen’s administration were invited to an event on Tuesday, during which Nasreena conveyed her support to them.
A number of those that attended the event told RaajjeMV that they recognize the ‘strength and courage’ she displayed in having met them, despite the condition her husband is in.
Opposition leader Maumoon is being tried for terrorism and obstruction of justice and has been remanded until sentencing. He and Nasreena’s parliamentarian son Faris Maumoon is also being kept in incarceration.
MP Ahmed Mahloof wife, Nazra Naseem had taken to Twitter to express her sentiments about the former first lady.
Thank you Madam Nasreena for having us tonight. It was a pleasure meeting you. So kind and beautiful she is #freeraeesmaumoon#freeallpoliticalprisoners @yumna_maumoon @maryam_nashwa @MLmariyam @a_nadraa @Aishnadha @mashaAish @afaaf7878 @Reem_Mariyam @ShadhiyaAdam @shidhatha pic.twitter.com/nPPvkGhKGQ
— Nazu Naseem (@Nazunaseem) April 30, 2018
The families of Adhaalath Party leader Imran Abdulla, Jumhooree Party leader Qasim Ibrahim, former Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim, former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb, former prosecutor general Muhuthaz Muhusin, MP Abdulla Riyaz, and MP Ilham Ahmed attended the event.
It was a pleasure meeting madam Nasreena. A lady with a beautiful heart always a smile on her face. A true first lady. Despite the sorrows she has she stays strong and confident. We all are with you madam. Together we will win IA. pic.twitter.com/0smM0UkgVU
— Afaaf Abdul Majeed (@afaaf7878) April 30, 2018
MP Faris’ family, including his wife and sister, had attended the event hosted by the lawmaker’s mother. Adhaalath Party member Shidhatha Shareef had also been present.
Nasreena has long stayed away from the public-eye. During her husband’s thirty-year tenure in office, Nasreena was looked upon as a philanthropist and public figure that made landmark developments in thalassemia treatment and women’s health.
