President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the weight and responsibility of governing far outweigh any perceived gains or prestige associated with the position. He made this remark in his address to the nation during this year’s Republic Day ceremony.
Reminding the public that Republic Day is a day for the people and that the Republican government is one that serves them, the President explained that he strives to govern according to the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet, as well as his father, the late Sheikh Sain Abdul Rahman’s publication, The State, Leaders, Responsibility and the Meaning of Obedience, which serves as his guidebook.
Quoting from the book, the President said, “The head of state or president is a trustee, entrusted by the people to look after their interests for a certain period. He is a lawyer, a servant. Therefore, this should be evident in all his actions and dealings. The people, who are the true owners of the country, should not be humiliated or enslaved, nor should they consent to such treatment.”
In this regard, the President affirmed that the actions of his government have been shaped with this principle in mind. He stated that he has worked for the people by listening to their voices. He declared that the era of persecuting political rivals has ended, and that he would refrain from establishing commissions, instead addressing issues through established systems.
In his address, the President reiterated that he had spent the past 51 weeks and two days working in the service of the people. He concluded by stating that the actions of the coming years would be guided by a commitment to good governance for the benefit of the people.
