I’ve said this before, one of the biggest reasons many politically active Maldivians don’t stand for values and principles is simple because we don’t notice it, and even when we do, we don’t appreciate it.
When it comes to @lucasjalyl , I’ve told him the biggest mistake he made was accepting a political post during the MDP government. But here’s what sets him apart. he never compromised his values.
He was the only person within MDP, while holding a political post, who openly criticized the very government he was part of and supported. That is exactly what this country needs, people who refuse to follow blindly, who are willing to speak up and hold their own government accountable.
While corruption spread across the nation, almost every MDP political appointee chose silence. Lucas Jaleel did not. He spoke out. He was repeatedly called in and warned by PO. They kept him in position not out of support, but because removing him could have caused even more damage.
And today, nothing has changed.
Under the current PNC government, the same pattern continues. Those in political posts remain silent, even when they know the government has drifted far from its promises, even when they see the very corruption it once pledged to fight.
What we need is more people like Lucas Jaleel.
The MDP government failed because few people dared to take that stand. The PNC government still has a chance, but only if more voices within it break the silence, speak the truth, and stop a handful of individuals from hijacking the system.
Lucas spoke against MDP when MDP was in power. He supported PNC coming into power and now speaks against PNC while it is in power.
That is the exact opposite of what most Maldivians do. Most people align themselves with whoever holds power. Even senior politicians like Mahloof took that path.
If we don’t start valuing and supporting people like Lucas Jaleel, silence will remain the norm.
People follow what gets rewarded. And in our country, it’s time we start rewarding truth, rewarding those who take a stand, and those who have the courage to speak, no matter who is in power.
I don’t think you, @Midhuamsaud, realise just how much you contributed to MDP’s win today.
As I’ve always said, grassroots PNC trust your judgment more than Muizzu and the government. They listen to you. They rely on you to validate the opposition’s claims.
Your message reached every corner of the country. You exposed the government’s incompetence in a way that resonated widely. The oil storage capacity story, the recent NSPA failure, MTCC software corruption are great examples from the past two weeks. As a result, even many within PNC chose to vote against them today.
So, thank you.
The Sun Siyam Group in the Maldives has pledged USD 200,000 to support Sri Lanka in overcoming its current crisis. Founder Ahmed Siyam Mohamed handed over a symbolic cheque to Sri Lankan High Commissioner Mohamed Rizvi Hassen on Sunday, donating USD 75,000 of the pledged amount.
A sad day for the judiciary. Despite ideological differences on key aspects of the law I have always found Justice Niyaz to be one of the strongest legal minds in the country with unmatched analytical prowess.
He spent mvr 58/- to deliver his message. Reached the entire nation. Still the boss in this game. While @MMuizzu spent 50 million mvr to deliver his speech.
I have always stood firmly against corruption in the public sector. However, anti-corruption efforts lose meaning when they appear selective, targeting those with integrity, connections to the opposition, or those who insist that rules be followed even when wrongdoing involves influential figures.
I have known Mandey since his early years. During my audits at Customs between 2000 and 2005, I came to know many officers; some questionable, some admirable, and Mandey stood out for his honesty, professionalism, and dedication to public duty. Over time, I watched him rise through the ranks to become Deputy Commissioner, always maintaining the same integrity that earned him respect from colleagues and auditors alike.