President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has asked the Maldivian citizens to give him a chance, via the next Presidential elections to realize their dreams and fulfill their needs.
The President made this request while speaking at a function organized by the Progressive Party of Maldives, held Friday night, at the Alimas carnival area.
Highlighting that Islam has already prescribed numerous principles used in the modern day, such as the democratic system, the President spoke of the importance of citizens having the right to decide the affairs of the state which directly relate to them.
President Yameen noted that every leader comes to power with the intention of fulfilling the necessities of the people while maintaining peace in the country. He further stated that if this basis was jeopardized and the leader was unable to reinstate peace in the country, the public will eventually want a change in power.
Speaking in this regard, the President shed light on the upcoming Presidential elections, and highlighted the important specifics that the people need to consider when voting for a head of state. Furthermore, the President shed light on the development this nation has seen during the past four and a half years, and stated that this administration has restored hope and aspiration in the hearts of all Maldivians.
President Yameen also stated, every citizen has equal rights in this country and that every Maldivian is equal before the law. He further stated that the outlook of Maldives is changing, along with the views and opinions of citizens, being content with hope for a brighter future.
The President was accompanied at the function by First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim, cabinet ministers, members of parliament and senior officials of the administration.