MDP lawyer Ahmed Mauroof accused the First Lady and others of violating the child’s privacy and dignity. He said that while protesters did not disclose the child's identity, Azima had made the child’s name, age, and other information public.
Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has referred a case to the police and the Children’s Affairs Department, alleging that First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and lawyer Aishath Azima Shakoor revealed personal information about the President’s son.
Multiple authorities have condemned the comments made by MDP activist Mariyam Zubair (Mandhi) about President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s son during recent protests in Male'.
At a press conference on Saturday, Azima, a former attorney general and the President’s family lawyer, read out a statement issued by the First Lady. The statement included personal details such as the child’s name and age.
Speaking at an MDP press conference yesterday, lawyer Ahmed Mauroof accused the First Lady and others of violating the child’s privacy and dignity. He said that while protesters did not disclose the child's identity, Azima had made the child’s name, age, and other information public.
“Children should not be dragged into politics and their reputation compromised, even if it is done by their parents,” Mauroof said.
The President’s son is not yet 18 years old. In response to comments made during the protests, the President’s family has decided to take legal action against Mariyam, MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail, and the party.
In her statement, the First Lady claimed false statements about their son were being circulated due to political differences with the President. She said these remarks could negatively impact the child's education, future, and social development.
During the protest, Mariyam alleged that the recent ban on vapes in the Maldives was linked to the President’s eldest son, Umair, using vapes. The President’s family has denied the claim.
“I take this opportunity to state that Umair has never smoked vapes or tobacco in any way,” the First Lady said in her statement on Saturday.
At yesterday’s press briefing, Mauroof questioned why state institutions had swiftly issued statements in this case while other child-related cases had not been handled with the same urgency. He called for immediate action in all cases involving children.
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