News Desk
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has alleged that a “silent revolution” is taking shape within the People’s Majlis against President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, claiming that the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) parliamentary group is far from united behind the administration.
Speaking at a gathering hosted by his party, the People’s National Front (PNF), Yameen asserted that lawmakers are being paid MVR 50,000 monthly in an effort to control and exert influence over them. He emphasized that members of the People’s Majlis are granted significant constitutional powers and duties to hold the executive accountable, including the ultimate authority to remove a president outside of court.
According to Yameen, lawmakers involved in business and the safari vessel sector are furious over government foreign exchange regulations, dollar shortages, and black market issues. He claimed this widespread discontent is quietly fueling internal rebellion within the ruling bloc that could soon alter the political landscape.
However, senior PNC lawmakers swiftly dismissed Yameen’s remarks, reaffirming their allegiance to President Muizzu.
PNC Parliamentary Group Leader Ibrahim Falah rejected the claims on social media platform X, stating that the parliamentary group remains steadfast alongside the President. Falah added that the current 20th Majlis term is nearing its end while opposition figures continue to talk about its collapse.
PNC Vice President candidate and Baarah MP Ibrahim Shujau also denied any covert movement within the Majlis, turning the criticism back on the opposition by alleging that talks between Yameen and former President Mohamed Nasheed are instead causing unease among Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) members.
“Why hope for a change in circumstances? There is no reason to feel uneasy—we remain firmly behind President Muizzu, very firmly indeed,” Shujau said.
The PNC holds a commanding supermajority in the 93-seat People’s Majlis with 74 seats. Rumors of internal fractures follow the constitutional amendments designed to strip lawmakers of their seats if they defect from their elected parties—a move passed amid earlier opposition talk regarding potential no-confidence motions against President Muizzu. Under Article 100 of the Constitution, a two-thirds majority of the People’s Majlis can move and pass a resolution to remove the sitting President.
