Opposition candidates offered jobs if they withdraw from local elections
“If they contest for the council independently or with the MDP because they need a job, I am ready to find them jobs,” Ahmed Shareef said.
25 Jan 2017, 9:00 AM
The head of Fenaka Corporation, the government-owned electricity, waste and sewerage utility, has offered to give jobs to opposition candidates in the upcoming local elections if they withdraw their candidatures.
Ahmed Shareef, the utility’s managing director and former ruling-party lawmaker, made the offer while speaking at an election rally in favour of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives in Thimarafushi, Thaa Atoll last week.
The local council elections are due to be held on April 8.
The PPM, the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party and the Jumhooree Party are contesting, but the Adhaalath Party has boycotted the vote, citing the politicisation of the elections commission.
Become a member
Get full access to our archive and personalise your experience.
Already a member?
Discussion
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
No comments yet. Be the first to join the conversation!
Join the Conversation
Sign in to share your thoughts under an alias and take part in the discussion. Independent journalism thrives on open, respectful debate — your voice matters.
