Member of Parliament for Baarah Constituency, Ibrahim Baarah Constituency, Ibrahim Shuja, has given a strong response to the statements made by MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail, saying that they will not allow the principle of jungle law to become commonplace in this country. The MDP has been repeatedly stating that the change of government on February 7, 2012, was through a coup.
On the 13th anniversary of that change of government, Fayyaz posted on X, saying that the overthrow of MDP’s first government through a coup 13 years ago was the biggest attack on Maldivian democracy in recent history. Fayyaz said it was a day when people’s trust in the system of governance and state institutions was lost, and significant damage was done to the journey of democracy.
“The people’s empowerment prevailed over that coup through the brave efforts of many in a fearful environment. We will remain unwavering in our work to ensure people’s empowerment,” Fayyaz said. In response to that post, Shuja said that 13 years ago, when leaders became tyrannical towards the people, sold public property at low prices, looted the state, misused the opportunity given by the people to run the government, and spent the days of governance in collective night-time drinking and merrymaking, it was not a coup when people came out and took back the power they had given.
Shuja also said, “When they sobered up, they came out and set fire to state property, destroying the semblance of a state.” Shuja said they will not allow the principle of jungle law to become commonplace in this country.
