We are not looking for a new PPM leader: PNC President

The opposition is not seeking a new leader for the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), says President of Peoples National Congress (PNC), Abdul Raheem Abdulla.

Abdul Raheem took to Twitter on Wednesday, stating that the opposition has not announced a vacancy for PPM's leadership position. Further, he claimed that no single individual can determine whether former President Yameen can or cannot succeed in the next presidential elections.

Despite Abdul Raheem's statement, former President Yameen is currently serving a five-year sentence after being convicted of money-laundering charges. While the police probes additional cases against the former president, Yameen was also taken for police questioning on Thursday.

As such, rumours have surfaced of three separate factions within the progressive coalition who intend to contest the next presidential elections on the PPM-PNC ticket. Additionally, rumours have spread claiming that a number of members from both parties would prefer to abandon Yameen in prison and believe that the former President should complete his sentence.

The opposition is not seeking a new leader for the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), says President of Peoples National Congress (PNC), Abdul Raheem Abdulla.

We are not looking for a new PPM leader: PNC President

Popular

UK suspends several programs under Chevening Scholarship scheme for Maldives

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Death Penalty Under Muizzu

Bangladesh requests Maldives to facilitate more opportunities for migrant workers

ADB to provide $50 million emergency loan to the Maldives for diesel procurement

Will storming out of cabinet meetings fix a self-inflicted financial disaster?

More from Raajje.mv

PPM postpones handing over primary tickets indefinitely

RaajjeMV new website launched in Addu City

Three leaders have the capability to change course of nation: MP Riyaz

MDP holds first National Council meeting with leader Nasheed, since his sentencing in 2015

PPM to hold a special gathering in February

200 candidates for LCE primaries: PPM Yameen faction

Decision to pursue new charges against Nasheed is politically motivated: MDP

Yumna questioned over missing documents from PPM head office

Sifa Mohamed appointed as deputy leader of MUO

Nasheed faces new terrorism charges over Yameen's arrest in 2010

We are not looking for a new PPM leader: PNC President

Popular

UK suspends several programs under Chevening Scholarship scheme for Maldives

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Death Penalty Under Muizzu

Bangladesh requests Maldives to facilitate more opportunities for migrant workers

ADB to provide $50 million emergency loan to the Maldives for diesel procurement

Will storming out of cabinet meetings fix a self-inflicted financial disaster?

More from Raajje.mv

PPM postpones handing over primary tickets indefinitely

RaajjeMV new website launched in Addu City

Three leaders have the capability to change course of nation: MP Riyaz

MDP holds first National Council meeting with leader Nasheed, since his sentencing in 2015

PPM to hold a special gathering in February

200 candidates for LCE primaries: PPM Yameen faction

Decision to pursue new charges against Nasheed is politically motivated: MDP

Yumna questioned over missing documents from PPM head office

Sifa Mohamed appointed as deputy leader of MUO

Nasheed faces new terrorism charges over Yameen's arrest in 2010