Former President Abdulla Yameen has claimed that a "silent revolution" is underway within both the People’s National Congress (PNC) parliamentary group and the Cabinet, as members realize President Mohamed Muizzu cannot secure a win in the upcoming presidential election.
Speaking at a People’s National Front (PNF) rally on Thursday night, Yameen first alleged that an internal revolt was brewing within Parliament. These claims were denied by several PNC members of Parliament.
At another PNF gathering on Saturday night, Yameen suggested that the intense criticism directed at him during a PNC rally on Saturday was a "heated reaction" to his remarks regarding this silent revolution.
"This [silent revolution] is happening not just in Parliament, but within the Cabinet as well. They know they cannot win 2028 with Muizzu. Recent voting patterns already make that clear," Yameen said.
Yameen further alleged that the most recent cabinet reshuffle was triggered by the leak of private conversations between ministers at a coffee table.
The former president noted that those within the administration are fully aware of Muizzu’s character and the government’s failure to deliver results.
"They know exactly who they are dealing with. They are the ones saying that nothing is moving in any sector and that no popular policies are being implemented. These aren't just our words; these are their own observations," he said.
Referring to Speaker of Parliament Abdul Raheem Abdulla, Yameen claimed that Abdul Raheem had been sidelined from the PNC leadership's inner circle for some time. He asserted that regardless of how much they defend each other on public podiums, the relationship between Muizzu and Abdul Raheem remains fractured beyond repair.
"You aren't acting out of a good relationship. Everyone should know their place and work accordingly. There is no one over there capable of coming to us to discuss national affairs," Yameen remarked.
Yameen concluded by stating that, aside from Muizzu, there is currently no one within the PNC capable of securing another term for the party.
