This term will mark five years of unprecedented achievements: Falah

The five-year term of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu will be the most successful period in the country’s history, ruling PNC parliamentary group leader Ibrahim Falah said last night.

Falah, who is also the PNC’s campaign manager for the upcoming local council elections, made the remarks at a rally in Male' to launch the party’s campaign for the April 4 local council elections.

“These five years will be successful for the Maldives,” Falah said, adding that the government is working toward delivering the country’s greatest achievements within a single presidential term.

Referring to public safety, Falah said parents in Male' had previously been deeply concerned about children going to school carrying vapes laced with drugs, but claimed such issues have now been brought under control.

“All of that has stopped. We can now say that gangs and these problems have stopped in Male',” he said.

Falah also highlighted job creation and legislative reforms, stating that numerous development-focused laws have been passed or amended through parliament.

“A lot of job opportunities have been created, and many projects that benefit the country are being implemented through proper laws,” he said, asserting that President Muizzu’s tenure will go down as the most successful presidential term in Maldivian history.

He said the government is implementing projects through advance planning, organization and by securing funding before work begins, rather than relying on symbolic launches.

Speaking about the local council elections, Falah said the PNC has fielded the largest number of candidates and described them as the most capable.

PNC is currently the country’s largest political party, with 75,000 registered members.

Criticising the opposition MDP, Falah said development projects carried out during their previous administration were implemented irresponsibly in several islands due to failures at the council level.

“In many islands in Raa atoll, water and sewerage systems were destroyed before services were even handed over to the people,” said Falah, who represents Raa Inguraidhoo in parliament.

“This is what happens when councilors are elected who are irresponsible, disconnected from the government and indifferent to the people.”

Falah further alleged that when President Muizzu assumed office, the state budget lacked sufficient funds to complete ongoing projects.

“There was not even enough money to complete one percent of many projects—only enough to bury foundation stones,” he said.

He added that several stalled projects have since resumed and that the government is committed to completing them at a faster pace.

“The difference with this government is that it has a clear plan, not just to start projects, but to finish them,” Falah said.

Urging voters to support PNC candidates, Falah said electing ruling party councilors is essential to fully and swiftly implement the president’s pledges.

Falah said he met residents and stakeholders in Fuvahmulah City, noting that many long awaited projects have already begun there.

“Our president will ensure that development continues at a fast tracked pace in the days ahead, God willing,” he said.