Minority Leader Ibrahim Nazil has accused the Muizzu government of breaking several key promises made during its campaign, predicting that the administration will soon collapse as a result.
Speaking at an opposition rally on Thursday, Nazil criticised the dismissal of over 100 Fenaka Corporation employees in Addu City, despite President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s promise that no one would lose their job. “This promise has been broken,” Nazil stated.
He also alleged that the government had reduced the rate at which it buys fish from local fishermen, contradicting a major campaign pledge. “They said they wouldn’t lower the fish buying price, but they have done so,” he claimed.
Additionally, Nazil criticised the government’s handling of housing for residents of Malé, arguing that promises to provide land had not been fulfilled. “He [Muizzu] would certainly not give it. This is the truth,” he said, repeating his claim for emphasis.
Nazil further addressed economic concerns, specifically the value of the Maldivian rufiyaa against the US dollar. He accused the government of failing to stabilise the currency, claiming that the dollar is now trading at MVR 18.40 or higher, despite assurances from Muizzu that the value would not increase.
One of Nazil’s most pointed criticisms concerned the alleged presence of Indian military personnel in the Maldives. He said that while in opposition, Muizzu had promised to remove them, yet they remain in the country. The military presence in question consisted of personnel who operated two helicopters and a Dornier aircraft gifted to the Maldives by India. Despite this being a focal point of the campaign, these personnel have not been sent back as promised, Nazil stressed.
“They say the government will not fall. This government will fall. It will fall,” he declared in his closing remarks, expressing confidence that the administration’s failure to keep its promises would lead to its collapse.
The Muizzu government has denied the allegations, maintaining that it is committed to fulfilling its campaign promises. However, opposition leaders continue to press for greater accountability on the government’s actions.
