Gayoom in opposition: round up of reactions
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s withdrawal of support for his half-brother President Abdulla Yameen’s administration after a four-month-long battle for control of the ruling party signalled a seismic shift in the Maldives’ political landscape.
30 Oct 2016, 9:00 AM
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s withdrawal of support for his half-brother President Abdulla Yameen’s administration after a four-month-long battle for control of the ruling party signalled a seismic shift in the Maldives’ political landscape.
Eight MPs of the ruling coalition have declared loyalty to the former president, forming an anti-Yameen bloc that could pose a threat to the previously unassailable pro-government majority in parliament.
Here is a round up of reactions to Gayoom’s announcement on Thursday night.
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party – which was formed a decade ago to end Gayoom’s 30-year rule – promptly welcomed the move and expressed eagerness to work with its longtime foe.
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