Politics

Gayoom sets out agenda for PPM reform

Gayoom has set out a five-point plan to reform PPM, prompting fierce criticism from party members loyal to the incumbent president.

04 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has set out a five-point plan to reform the ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives, prompting fierce criticism from party members loyal to the incumbent president, his half-brother Abdulla Yameen.
The plan unveiled Sunday aims “to free the party from corruption” and “hold elected representatives accountable.”
“My PPM reform agenda is just that. No political motives are behind it. I want to ensure our party rules and democratic values are respected,” Gayoom said in a tweet.

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