MDA denies leaving ruling coalition
MDA leader Ahmed ‘Sun’ Siyam left the country after relinquishing the party’s leadership.
06 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
The Maldives Development Alliance has denied reports that its national council has decided to leave the ruling coalition.
Citing a confidential source, VFP reported that the council decided not to renew its coalition agreement with the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives. It allowed a “free whip” for members to pick a side ahead of the September 23 presidential election.
But MP Ahmed Amir, the MDA’s deputy leader and spokesman, told the Maldives Independent that the VFP report was inaccurate.
“I have not been informed of any such decision made by the council,” said the MP for Kudahuvadhoo, who was campaigning with President Abdulla Yameen in his constituency on Tuesday.
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