Former President Nasheed relocates to Ghana

Former President and ex-Speaker of Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed, currently on a hiatus from politics, has temporarily relocated to Ghana.

Nasheed arrived in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, yesterday. In a post on X, he said the city will be his home for the next two to three years.

Nasheed, a prominent figure in Maldivian politics, made the move to assume the role of Secretary-General of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), with Ghana currently presiding over the organization.

Nasheed had been residing outside the country since taking on the position in Ghana, having previously lived in the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka. His last visit to the Maldives was for supporting Democratic candidate Saif Fathih before the mayoral elections in Malé.

Nasheed, who is also a member of parliament from Machangolhi Medhu Dhaairaa, said it was important at the moment to attract investments for the CVF.

Nasheed's decision to stay away from the country's politics came after the Ghanaian president offered him the CVF post. Nasheed had attended the CVF conference after resigning as Speaker of the parliament.

"I am confident that my capacity to contribute to the nation will be substantial during my tenure with this organization," he stated, alluding to his assumption of the CVF role.

In his statement, Nasheed expressed that he had diligently served the public during his time as President and Speaker of the parliament. He highlighted his efforts as President in establishing a social security system and a tax structure for the Maldivian people.

"I am confident that we have executed both tasks to the best of our capabilities," Nasheed remarked in the statement. He conveyed his disappointment that the hope for governmental accountability and the ambition to eradicate corruption among the country's leaders had not materialized as hoped.

"It is my hope that the next generation of people will do the job of making the government and leaders accountable," he said.