MDA officials dismissed from government political posts

Sep 26, 2024, 10:47 AM
Artwork: Ismail Imadhaad/ Adhadhu

Artwork: Ismail Imadhaad/ Adhadhu

Several senior officials of the Maldives Development Alliance (MDA), including the son of Velidhoo MP Mohamed Abbas, have been fired from their political posts in the government.

A reliable source told Adhadhu that eight MDA members were sacked from senior government positions this week.

They include Abbas' son Ahmed Maish who was a Deputy Minister in the Tourism Ministry. His name and photo have also been removed from the President's Office website.

The MDA is a political party led by Meedhoo MP and tourism magnate Ahmed Siyam Mohamed. The party is in an alliance with the government of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

Siyam decided to support President Muizzu for the second round of last year's presidential election after forming a coalition with the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to back former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in the first round.

The sudden dismissal of several MDA officials comes after Siyam decided to contest in the 2028 Presidential Election.

Reliable sources confirmed to Adhadhu that the MDA is working to increase its membership and preparing for the presidential election. The campaign teams are also being formed.

There have been no rumours of a political feud between Siyam and President Muizzu. It must be highlighted that President Muizzu first got a position in the Cabinet in 2012 as a member of MDA.

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