Male’ City Council to confiscate former President’s house during ‘sidewalk’ meeting
13 Jul 2011, 6:10 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
Male’ City Council passed a resolution today to seize the official residence of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, Ma Kibigasdhoshuge, for the state with compensation.
At an impromptu meeting held outside parliament this morning amidst public protests, nine councillors of the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) sat cross-legged on a red carpet decked out on the road and unanimously endorsed the resolution. The two opposition Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) councillors did not attend the ‘meeting’.
Former Mayor “Sarangu” Adam Manik confirmed the council’s decision and defended the legality of the move.
“The meeting was a lawful meeting and all decisions made during the meeting will be lawful and shall be implemented,” insisted Manik, who also chaired the meeting.
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