Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the candidate vying for Presidency from the Joint Opposition coalition for the September ballots has on Thursday said that development may be brought to the nation three-fold more if the wasteful expenses by the current administration were to be cut off.

Speaking to coalition supporters in Raa atoll Rasgetheemu island on Thursday, Solih said that development in the nation has been halted because of the several acts of deceit and corruption in the nation. Solih went on to accuse the current administration of selling off reefs and islands of the nation to foreigners at overreaching prices that brought zero profits for Maldivian citizens.

The opposition candidate further pledged to re-open and conduct thorough investigations into the embezzlement scandal involving Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), on the very first day of his tenure.

Solih further highlighted that the opportunity to vote in the upcoming Presidential Election is an opportunity for citizens to say yes to the execution of justice in the country.

Furthermore, stressing that there are various issues with the harbor area of the island, Solih pledged to bring a solution to this issue during his tenure.

It is noteworthy that some of the former ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) supporters in the island had signed onto the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) as well.