Adeeb revives long-standing sorcery rumours about Maldives president
The killing of crocodiles and chickens were said to be involved.
13 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Jailed former vice president Ahmed Adeeb this week made explosive allegations implicating President Abdulla Yameen in sorcery.
Yameen has previously been accused of being involved in sorcery because of the sudden removal of areca palm trees and the mysterious disappearance of a crocodile from the capital.
Adeeb, who is serving 33-years in prison for charges including terrorism, released two statements on Tuesday and Wednesday which were made public by his lawyer Moosa Siraj.
“During the 2013 presidential election, Yameen took me to a meeting with a Sri Lankan man and a monk,” said one statement. “The monk read Yameen’s palm for a long time and said he is a son of gods and he can get immense powers without depending on anyone.
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