Islanders bashed over ‘ingratitude’ towards president
The MP and parliament majority leader Ahmed Nihan lashed out at the people of Thinadhoo in Gaafu Dhaalu atoll and two former PPM politicians who lost their seats after being expelled from the party.
22 Nov 2017, 9:00 AM
A ruling party lawmaker has berated islanders in the south of the country, accusing them of being ungrateful towards the president and telling them to boycott an upcoming opposition rally.
The MP and parliament majority leader Ahmed Nihan lashed out Tuesday night at a Progressive Party of the Maldives event, taking aim at the people of Thinadhoo in Gaafu Dhaalu atoll and two former PPM politicians who lost their seats after being expelled from the party.
Nihan lauded the achievements of President Abdulla Yameen, claiming the leader had brought in MVR1 billion (around US$65 million) worth of development to the island and recounting his own Thinadhoo ties to the audience.
“Where is the appreciation for the sincere sacrifices made by President Yameen for the people of Thinadhoo and that atoll?
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