Former ruling party affiliated lawmaker Mohamed Ameeth has called allying with incumbent president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom for a political career as a 'foolish move.'
According to the Maduvvari MP, an alliance with the current head of state will not end well for anyone wishing for a boost in their political career. Ameeth made the statement through Twitter.
The lawmaker had also criticized president Yameen, labeling the island nation's leader selfish and cunning.
Though not direct Ameeth's tweet may have been directed at ruling party's running-mate Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed.
Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) announced its running mate on Saturday while several cabinet ministers of Yameen's administration had congratulated the Maldives Islamic University's chancellor.
Following shortly after PPM's announcement of nominating him as running-mate, Dr. Shaheem requested from Maldivian public to stand united and elect president Yameen through a single contesting round.
Dr. Mohamed Shaheem has also been the first Islamic Minister under president Abdulla Yameen's administration when he was sworn back in 2013.
The former Islamic Minister resigned from his cabinet responsibilities shortly after Adaalath Party broke off the alliance with ruling party. Dr. Shaheem clashed with his former party, the religiously conservative Adaalath Party following its decision to break its ties with Abdulla Yameen's administration.
Dr. Shaheem was elected to president Abdulla Yameen's cabinet through Adaalath Party's slot.
The religious scholar is known for his close connection with Saudi royals and dignitaries. Interestingly the Maldives president is keen on further cementing the bilateral ties between the island nation and Arab league's major nation.
