No single candidate from opposition, says ex-MDP chair

The deputy speaker of parliament Moosa Manik said he had no concerns over President Abdulla Yameen winning the presidency because the opposition was already showing signs of infighting, Mihaaru reported.

The MP for Hulhu-Henveiru criticised the MDP for proclaiming Mohamed Nasheed as its candidate of choice, after joint party discussions had started about fielding a sole candidate.

“What’s the point of discussion then? They selected people from amongst a political group to discuss it. That means every party has agreed to follow what all the party says to field a united candidate, or for each of them to hold primaries to select a candidate. That should be decided at their discussion table,” said Manik, who signed up for the ruling PPM party last July.