The Leader of the People’s National Congress Parliamentary Group, Ibrahim Falah, has underscored that President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s call for the public to elect PNC candidates in the upcoming local council elections is driven solely by the interests of citizens and national development.
Last night speaking at a large-scale rally in Fuvahmulah City to officially launch the PNC’s local council campaign, Falah said the party is presenting the most capable and committed candidates across the Maldives, aligned with the national development agenda of Mohamed Muizzu.
Falah drew sharp contrasts with the previous administration, accusing councils led by the Maldivian Democratic Party of failing to ensure accountability in major state-funded infrastructure projects. He cited water and sewerage systems in Raa Atoll that deteriorated before becoming operational, describing them as clear examples of negligence and poor oversight.
According to Falah, such failures demonstrate the risks of electing councilors disconnected from the central government and lacking a genuine commitment to public service. He further criticised the former government for launching projects without proper budget allocations, stating that many initiatives existed only as foundation stones with no financial backing.
“When this administration took office, there was not enough money in the state budget to complete even one percent of the ongoing projects,” he said, highlighting the fiscal disorder inherited by the current government.
In contrast, Falah praised President Muizzu’s administration for prioritising careful planning, financial discipline, and systematic implementation. He stressed that electing PNC councilors is essential to ensure development pledges are delivered swiftly and to a high standard.
Addressing residents of Fuvahmulah, Falah noted that several development projects have already commenced in the city and assured that progress would accelerate under the President’s leadership. He concluded by expressing confidence that PNC candidates would secure a decisive mandate in the April 4 local council elections, enabling closer coordination between councils and the central government to deliver tangible benefits to the people.
