Complaints emerge as Ministers support non-PPM/PNC candidates

Footage of state Ministers supporting independent candidates instead of PPM/PNC candidates elected through the coalitions primary elections has spread across social media.

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During the PPM/PNC primaries last month

Aishath Shuba Solih

2024-02-10 13:51:31

Complaints have emerged that some Ministers are campaigning for other candidates in certain constituencies, even though Progressive Party of Maldives/People's National Congress (PPM/PNC) candidates have been elected and given party tickets to contest the parliamentary elections scheduled for next month.

A video circulating on social media last night showed Islamic Minister, Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, Education Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu, and Infrastructure Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib arriving at Gadhdhoo to gain support for an independent candidate, Mohamed Ali, in the Gadhdhoo constituency.

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