Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

Gayoom praises PPM MPs for rejecting ‘unconstitutional’ bills

Gayoom, who heads the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives, said the lawmakers who voted against the party’s whip line did so “in line with the ruling party’s principles and objectives”.

Gayoom snubs independence day ceremonies

Gayoom, who is locked in a bitter power struggle for control of the PPM with his half-brother President Abdulla Yameen, was notably absent from the midnight flag-hoisting ceremony as well as last night’s official reception hosted by the first couple.

Gayoom vindicated by Yameen faction walkout, says PPM

An emergency meeting of the ruling party’s council Tuesday night showed that some members are opposed to the reform agenda launched by former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the Progressive Party of Maldives has said.

PPM split worsens as ‘Yameen faction’ walks out of council meeting

Gayoom, the leader of the PPM, said the members who walked out objected to the presence of his son Faris Maumoon and Aminath Nadira, who they insist have been expelled by the party’s disciplinary committee.

PPM MPs proceed with lawsuit against Gayoom

The ruling party MPs told local media that the lawsuit had been withdrawn. “But we’ve realised Maumoon is still not allowing for council or committee meetings, that’s why we decided to carry on with the case,” MP Shahid told The Maldives Independent.

Translation: Gayoom’s statement on PPM reform agenda

In a televised statement Thursday night, Gayoom accused PPM MPs of defying his instructions, working against the party’s founding principles, and facilitating corruption. The PPM leader also suggested that council members asked him to grant the party’s presidential ticket to Yameen under duress.

Gayoom urges PPM MPs to vote against government tourism bill

In a message posted on the PPM MPs’ Viber group yesterday, the former president said authorising the government to lease islands for resort development without a bidding process is contrary to the party’s founding principles.

PPM accuses Indian newspaper of defaming Gayoom

Reacting angrily to an article on the Mumbai Mirror about a radicalised Maldivian family of 12 joining Islamic State, the PPM said it contained “factual inaccuracies and fabrications,” and called it “an attack on the country of Maldives, its peace-loving citizens, and its authorities.”

I fear for myself and the future of Maldives: former vice president

“In truth, President Yameen and I have been the victims of a despicable conspiracy, launched, I believe, by my political foes in and outside the Cabinet. I believe the speedboat incident was staged, in order to frame me,” writes former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb from prison.

Former President Gayoom departs to Oman as president’s special envoy

Former president’s son given job at president’s office

PPM disciplinary committee decides to expel MP Mahloof

Opposition alliance a “waste of time”, says Gayoom

Former President Gayoom calls for leadership of small island states in climate change

Gayoom warns of spread of “secular ideology”

Gayoom denies meeting DRP leader

PPM MPs to vote Muhthaz for PG in defiance of party leader’s appeal

Nasheed alleges President Yameen “remains under power” of Gayoom

Two more MPs-elect switch to Progressive Party of Maldives

Week in review: March 22 – 29