Vice President

Maldives clerics back president’s VP pick

Clerics said it was a ‘golden opportunity’ for advancing Islamic traditions.

Nasheed’s former rival Jameel to join the opposition

Former President Mohamed Nasheed welcomed Saturday his former rival and fierce critic, former Vice President Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed, to the opposition, triggering derision and heated debate online.

Why the Maldives Vice President’s Impeachment is Illegal

“My client, Ahmed Adeeb’s impeachment is illegal. Every incident that follows from this illegal vote should therefore be reversed,” writes Hussain Shameem, the former vice president’s lawyer.

Maldives Vice President arrested, charged with high treason

Ahmed Adeeb was arrested on a charge of high treason, moments after his flight from Singapore landed at the international airport.

Vice president is innocent, says lawyer

Vice President Ahmed Adeeb, arrested today on suspicion of links to an alleged assassination attempt on President Abdulla Yameen, has called for an impartial inquiry, according to his lawyer.

Police seize security camera footage from Adeeb’s residences

In the first direct move against Vice President Ahmed Adeeb, police have seized CCTV footage from two of his residences in Malé as part of the inquiry into an alleged assassination attempt on President Abdulla Yameen.

Saudi Arabia holds reception in Maldives to mark its National Day

Vice President Ahmed Adeeb and senior government officials attended the first ever ceremony of its kind on Thursday.

Adeeb in Malta on second leg of official trip

Vice President Ahmed Adeeb met with the President of Malta Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca on Saturday, and presented a letter from President Abdulla Yameen.

Majlis votes overwhelming ‘Yes’ to Adeeb

Quitting Commonwealth will be “a huge mistake,” says vice president

“We should never allow the heat of politics to cause long lasting damage to national interests,” vice president Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed said ahead of a parliament debate on quitting the Commonwealth today.

Rules on removal and appointment of vice president changed

A committee has approved changes to the People’s Majlis standing orders to offer the vice president just 30 minutes to respond to an impeachment motion, and proposed changes to fast-track the process of voting on a nominee to fill a vacancy in the vice president’s post.

The campaign for the vice presidency

Vice president Mohamed Jameel Ahmed remains in London and will issue a written response ahead of his imminent impeachment as supporters of the tourism minister Ahmed Adeeb began a campaign backing him for the position. His appointment as the new vice president appeared momentarily in doubt this week

Majlis notifies vice-president of impeachment vote

The People’s Majlis has notified vice president Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed of a resolution calling for his removal, and granted him 14 days to respond to charges.

PPM secures opposition backing to impeach vice president

Vice President told to return home, answer charges

Heated Viber exchange exposes rift between Gayoom brothers

MDP agrees to begin talks without Nasheed

PPM MP threatens to impeach vice-president Jameel

Majlis amends constitution, sets new age-limits for presidency

Adeeb will be new vice president on July 26, says PPM MP