Ruling People's National Congress (PNC) Chairperson and Speaker of Parliament Abdul Raheem Abdulla has stated that attempts to sow discord and create rifts within the party would not succeed, asserting that they remain steadfast behind President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. 

Abdul Raheem dismissed recent reports in media that the PNC senate had rejected a proposal made by President Muizzu as being false. 

He stated that President Muizzu had not made any moves to influence the party's senate to decide in a particular manner on any issue. The party is operated on democratic principles, he said. 

"You cannot create discord and create division amongst us. We remain committed behind President Muizzu."

Abdul Raheem's remarks about the party's unity comes while there has been past rumours of rifts between himself and President Muizzu. For months, Abdul Raheem was absent from rallies at PNC hub, although he has recently begun attending those again. 

Abdul Raheem, once again active in PNC activities, is currently in Addu to support campaign efforts for PNC candidate for North Hithadhoo by-election, Ahmed Saeed (Soda). 

Speaking about the senate meeting, PNC Parliamentary Group Leader Ibrahim Falah said that no decisions would be made in the senate or party leadership that go against President Muizzu's wishes, noting that members have deep respect and loyalty towards him. 

Falah said the President consistently adheres to the party's regulations and policies, and prioritizes discussion and collaboration. He added that the President did not put forward any proposals in the recent senate meeting with a preferred outcome, noting that all matters were left to the members' discretion.