Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

Gayoom backs Adeeb’s impeachment, expulsion from PPM

The PPM’s leader has backed the detained vice president’s expulsion and a motion to impeach him through parliament. Gayoom also denied that the PPM is weakened by Adeeb’s arrest.

PPM to reject bill stripping Gayoom of PPM leadership

PPM’s parliamentary group has issued a three-line-whip against the a bill that if passed would strip former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom of the party’s presidency.

Second invitation extended for Gayoom to attend campaign symposium

Gayoom had declined a previous invitation to inaugurate the first round of the symposium on Thursday night, fuelling speculation of a deepening rift between the Gayoom brothers and a split within the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM). Gayoom is the party’s leader.

PPM appeals for unity amid rumours of rift between Gayoom brothers

After Gayoom declined an invitation to inaugurate a symposium to launch Yameen’s re-election campaign on Thursday night, a pro-government media outlet leaked conversations with PPM MPs on a Viber group, in which PPM MP Ibrahim Shujau said Gayoom’s decision can be interpreted as a refusal to back Yameen for a second term in office.

Gayoom turns down invite to launch Yameen’s re-election campaign

Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has declined an invitation to inaugurate a symposium to launch President Abdulla Yameen’s re-election campaign for 2018, set to begin tonight.

Opposition MP proposes 65-year age limit for political party leaders

An opposition MP has proposed setting an age limit of 65 years for leaders of political parties, a move that would strip former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives’ (PPM) leadership.

Rumors abound over PPM split on appointment of new vice president

President Abdulla Yameen’s silence on the new appointment, rumors over Gayoom’s opposition and the “ISupportAdeeb4VP” campaign has triggered speculation that Adeeb’s appointment as the new deputy may not be as certain as it appeared in late June.

Gayoom ‘unhappy’ with age limits for presidency

Opposition’s claim of leadership rift angers Gayoom

JP defection is no loss to government, says Gayoom

PPM dismisses rumors Gayoom may leave party

Presidential selfie spurs debate on nationalism, unity, and transitional justice

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Gayoom calls for a probe into parliamentary committee rejection of nephew for PG

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Progressive coalition will dissolve if Gasim runs for speaker, says PPM

Gasim will have to withdraw candidacy for Majlis speaker, says President Yameen

Selfies and suspensions – The Weekly Review

PPM leader Gayoom announces membership drive

Nasheed backs Gasim for Speaker