Thoughts on current government

This is a reponse to the article by former Minister Nasheed on his blog regarding civil servants pay hike.

http://www.mnasheed.com/2009/01/on-the-pay-hike-of-civil-servants/

Current government was formed by approval of 54% of the Maldivian eligible voters. The biggest achievement is electing a new president and dismantling the 30years old network of Gayyoom. Its a new chapter in the Maldivian History. If we could not succeed, we have no guarantee that independent institutions will function in the spirit of amended constitution and the people will be able to enjoy the freedom and rights guaranteed in it.

Business entities like Bank Of Maldives, Stelco, Mifco, Mnsl, Sto, Macl, were run by Maumoon Family members or associates, these institution were nearly bankrupt when we overthrow the Gayyoon Government.

Do we have any guarantee that Maumoon government will not influence and will run the above companies as independent business institutions? Have you heard about the corruption and fraud happened in the above companies? Have you heard about the Sultan Of the Sea custom duty fraud (speed boats)? Have you seen places inside of Theemge? Are you aware of Former president and his family’s’ spending in town and abroad? Are you aware of the loans, gifts .etc he has given to his inner circle and regime associates? Do you know how much public money his relatives and friends spend in Singapore and London? Do you know how many cars and speed launches he used and how costly it was? Have you heard of Air Maldives case? Why we rejected an offer of the first class Airline in World- Emirates offer when we had MOU with them and it is in its final stage to sign formal contract?(Emirates then joined Sri Lankan Airlines), Who found and who approve to have business deal with Naloore Baruhaadhu and who will take responsibility of losses USD70 million. These are the few things? Had Maumoon government investigated any case related above?

We gave 30years to Former president Maumoon Abdula Gayyoom. During the last 30years the world has changed dramatically? Do you believe we Maldivians have achieved great success and prosperity during his term compared to the income and aid we received and the time he got to develop our country? Do you know the country’s economy and debt when Gayyoom left the country? If we make a comparable assessment Gayooms rating is 30/100.

Why Male is congested and recoreded as the most densely populated city of the world?
Why Maumoon did not developed two regions (North and South) See how big Addu Atoll and Lammu Atoll?

Can’t we accommodate 100,000 people there? Why we reclaimed Hulhumale spending USD300million. I have not lost anything due to the formation of current government; there is nothing I regret? Senior Citizens of this country will get Rf 2,000.00 per month and they will get medication freely in Maldives. We will get a Fish Factory creating many jobs. This guarantees that the fishermen do not have to dump their catches to sea. Projects will start soon to provide basic needs like water, electricity and sanitation in the atolls soon. Education curriculum will be reformed and schools are going to have one session . civic education has been started. Government have given the green light to improve services given in Hithadhu and Kuludfushi Hospital with association of foreign parties who are interested. A bill will be submitted to abolish custom duty from basic needs with the aim to cut down the cost of living. A project soon to be started to build 10000 housing units. We are confident that the current government will not influence independent institutions. Religious scholars who are idle due to maumoon monopolization are given freedom to preach within the regulatory framework. There are many people who have no work to do at office, so what’s wrong in giving notice to them?

I will not even appoint anyone whom I cannot trust to any post, especially when we consider the current Maldivian political environment. We don’t care who represent at the top level of the government as long as we receive services and fulfill the promises they made.

The so called technocrats and many thought that Maumoon will be reelected again and therefore they joined DRP .Fortunately, with the blessing of Allah that did not happen like that. MDP offered many posts to many people on condition to accept MDP membership, but few people accepted. MDP is ruling the government so we have to accept that MDP members will represent the political post. As you know, the so called technocrats joined the DRP and the remaining are in civil servants. Civil servants are not allowed to fill political posts. If they want they have to resign from civil services. In a political posts one may be dismissed anytime.

None is clear and pure , even previous governments have many shady characters in top jobs. Nasheed , please criticize by considering facts and with a rational mind. 46% who voted Maumoon Abudull Gayyooom will disagree with every act and ever plan of this government. It will take time for them to forget Maumoon Abdul Gayyon and its natural because he has been in our mind for 03 decades. Every action and every move of a politician is politically motivated.