In a recent development, the family of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has become the focal point of a misinformation campaign allegedly orchestrated by opposition elements. Legal counsel Aishath Azima Shakoor revealed that a fabricated screenshot, falsely attributed to the President’s daughter, Yasmin Mohamed Muizzu, is circulating on social media. The image purports to be an Instagram post by Yasmin concerning a woman arrested during a youth protest, a claim the family vehemently denies.
“This is a blatant attempt to mislead the public and tarnish the reputation of the First Family,” stated Azima. She emphasized that Yasmin has no involvement in the incident and condemned the spread of such false information.
The situation escalated when senior Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) activist Mariyam ‘Mandhy’ Zubair alleged during a protest that the government’s decision to ban vaping was influenced by the President’s son, Umair Mohamed Muizzu, being caught vaping. The First Family refuted these claims, asserting that Umair has never used vapes or smoked. First Lady Sajidha Mohamed expressed concern over the potential harm such rumors could inflict on her son’s well-being and future prospects.
In response, the family has initiated legal action against Mandhy, filing a defamation lawsuit and a case with the Family Court, citing violations of the Child Rights Protection Act and international conventions. The hearings commenced last Wednesday and are being conducted privately, with no details disclosed to the public.
The First Family legal counsel urges the public to remain vigilant against misinformation and to seek verified information from credible sources. They reaffirm their commitment to transparency and the protection of their family’s integrity against unfounded allegations.
In a recent development, the family of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has become the focal point of a misinformation campaign allegedly orchestrated by opposition elements. Legal counsel Aishath Azima Shakoor revealed that a fabricated screenshot, falsely attributed to the President’s daughter, Yasmin Mohamed Muizzu, is circulating on social media. The image purports to be an Instagram post by Yasmin concerning a woman arrested during a youth protest, a claim the family vehemently denies.
“This is a blatant attempt to mislead the public and tarnish the reputation of the First Family,” stated Azima. She emphasized that Yasmin has no involvement in the incident and condemned the spread of such false information.
The situation escalated when senior Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) activist Mariyam ‘Mandhy’ Zubair alleged during a protest that the government’s decision to ban vaping was influenced by the President’s son, Umair Mohamed Muizzu, being caught vaping. The First Family refuted these claims, asserting that Umair has never used vapes or smoked. First Lady Sajidha Mohamed expressed concern over the potential harm such rumors could inflict on her son’s well-being and future prospects.
In response, the family has initiated legal action against Mandhy, filing a defamation lawsuit and a case with the Family Court, citing violations of the Child Rights Protection Act and international conventions. The hearings commenced last Wednesday and are being conducted privately, with no details disclosed to the public.
The First Family urges the public to remain vigilant against misinformation and to seek verified information from credible sources. They reaffirm their commitment to transparency and the protection of their family’s integrity against unfounded allegations.
