Senior members of the PNC have responded following statements by former President Abdulla Yameen claiming that a silent revolution is taking place within the People's Majlis.
In a post on X today, the Parliamentary Group Leader of the PNC, Ibrahim Falah, stated that the parliament remains firmly and strongly aligned with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
"While waiting for the 20th parliament to break apart through talk like that, the term is coming to an end," Falah said.
The member for the Baarah constituency, Ibrahim Shujau, who is contesting for the vice presidency of the PNC, stated that nothing like what Yameen described is happening inside the parliament. However, he noted that the remarks of MDP members reveal anxiety arising from a secret relationship between former President Mohamed Nasheed and Yameen.
"What kind of hope is being held out for a change in situation? There is no reason to feel uneasy; we are standing strong with President Muizzu. Indeed, very strong, mind you," Shujau said.
Speaking at a meeting held last night by his party, the PNF, Yameen said that there are a number of PNC members who are deeply dissatisfied with President Muizzu, and that not all PNC members are standing with the government.
"Not everyone is standing strong with President Muizzu. There are people there who are very angry," Yameen said.
He stated that a very quiet revolution is taking place inside the parliament and that, God willing, everyone will soon see the situation change.
In Yameen's view, many members are dissatisfied regarding the dollar issue. Yameen noted that among them are individuals who trade on the black market and members who obtain dollars through operating safaris.
Out of the 93 members in the People's Majlis, 74 members belong to the PNC. Previously as well, rumors had circulated suggesting that some members belonging to the PNC were attempting to distance themselves from the government.
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (Ibu) had also stated that several members were ready to join the opposition. He also mentioned that those members were waiting for a signal from three former presidents.
Prior to that, amidst rumors that a no-confidence motion against President Muizzu was being prepared for submission to parliament, the law was amended such that members lose their seats if they resign from the party under which they were elected.
Article 100 of the Constitution states that a motion to remove the president from office may be submitted to parliament stating reasons by two-thirds of the total membership of parliament. Furthermore, the president can be removed from office with the votes of two-thirds of the members.
