Yameen changes stance, backs Muizzu's candidacy

After initially refusing to accept the joint coalition of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) decision not to boycott the presidential election, former President Abdulla Yameen has changed his stance and has endorsed PNC candidate and Malé City Mayor Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

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PNC candidate and Male' City Mayor Dr. Mohamed Muizzu submitted his candidacy form to the Elections Commission (EC) on Monday, August 7; former President Abdulla Yameen who initially called to boycott the election has since switched his stance to endorse Dr. Muizzu-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

Mohamed Rehan

2023-08-07 11:24:20

After initially refusing to accept the joint coalition of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) decision not to boycott the presidential election, former President Abdulla Yameen has changed his stance and has endorsed PNC candidate and Malé City Mayor Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

Yameen's change of opinion was confirmed by former Vice President and leader of Yameen's legal team, Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed.

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