Yameen speaks out on political infighting, betrayal, and corruption
President Abdulla Yameen, in his first public speech after the arrest of his deputy on suspicion of plotting an assassination attempt, revealed today the extent of political infighting, betrayal, deception and corruption within his administration.
25 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Maldives President Abdulla Yameen, in his first public speech following an alleged bomb plot on his speedboat, revealed today the extent of political infighting, betrayal, deception and corruption within his administration.
In an hour-long address, Yameen said his deputy Ahmed Adeeb, now in police custody on suspicion of plotting the assassination attempt, had amassed wealth and power because of the trust placed in him.
Adeeb went on to use state funds to buy influence within the police and to betray the president when he was most needed, Yameen said.
The president, perhaps unwittingly, acknowledged his near-loss of control over the security forces, and painted a picture of a disloyal and unruly cabinet of ministers, some who had attempted to undermine him, while others had failed to consult him on matters of national security.
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