Only accusations against Ali Waheed, no cause for action at present: MDP

Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has said there is presently no grounds for action to be taken against Ali Waheed, the candidate currently vying for the Southern Kulhudhuffushi Constituency in the upcoming parliamentary elections, over the case which accuses him of sexually exploiting female employees of the Ministry of Tourism during his term as the Minister of the institution.

Speaking at a press conference held on the night of April 8, Spokesperson for the opposition MDP's election, parliamentarian of the Kendikulhudhoo Constituency, Ahmed Easa declared that the candidate partaking the election under MDP's ticket, Ali Waheed, was interrogated on the allegations of sexual harassment and abuse made against him.