MDP hits back at coalition ‘failure’ claims
The MDP is part of an opposition alliance which has talked about putting forward a unity candidate in this September’s polls as its leaders are in exile or behind bars.
27 May 2018, 9:00 AM
The Maldivian Democratic Party Sunday hit back at claims that it will be responsible for the coalition’s failure in the presidential elections.
The MDP is part of an opposition alliance which has talked about putting forward a unity candidate in this September’s polls as its parties’ leaders are in exile or behind bars.
But the MDP has been criticised for having ex-president Mohamed Nasheed as the sole contender for its party primary.
The MDP ex-chair Ali Waheed said Friday the coalition could not move forward if people believed the Maldives depended on one person, an apparent swipe at the exiled former ruler.
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