Leader is party’s most powerful weapon - Shafiu

Chief Spokesperson of Dhivehi Rahyithunge Party (DRP) Ibrahim Shafiu has said that the most powerful and important weapon the party possess is its leader Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. Shafiu made the statement to Miadhu Daily when asked to comment on the views expressed by some political analysts that DRP would be defunct without Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.

He said that even though President Gayoom was the main architect and its leader, DRP policies are not based on one single person.

“Party’s main architect and driving force is its Leader Gayoom, he is the driving force behind the party, it’s manifesto, governing regulations and all its branches were established under his guidance and leadership, but the future is not depend on a single person” said Shafiu.

He further said the party’s main asset is its leader President Gayoom. Shafiu also pointed out that even if President Gayoom resigns from politics and party activities, DRP will be still strong and will be the main driving force in the country’s politics.

“As the party gears up for the presidential elections, our main asset is President Gayoom, but even if he gives up politics or resigns from the party, DRP will still be the main driving force in the country’s politics, the party will prosper from day to day” said Shafiu.

Further Shafiu said that President Gayoom poses a major challenge to all the opposition leaders.