Rival PPM factions vie for grassroots support
Gayoom is preparing to travel across the Maldives to meet supporters whilst the Yameen faction is planning to hold a rally of the “real PPM” in Malé on Friday night.
02 Nov 2016, 9:00 AM
Rival factions of the divided Progressive Party of Maldives led by its deposed leader, former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, and his half-brother, President Abdulla Yameen, are vying for the support of the party’s grassroots.
Gayoom is preparing to travel across the Maldives to meet supporters whilst the Yameen faction is planning to hold a rally at the carnival area in Malé on Friday night.
Ministers, lawmakers and heads of state-owned enterprises met at the presidential residence Muleeage on Tuesday afternoon to discuss plans. According to online paper VFP, managing directors and political appointees have been asked to provide details of the number of people they can bring to the rally.
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