Monday, April 21, 2008

Dr. Hassan is back in Male’

Dr. Hassan Saeed has returned to Male’ after completing a campaign tour of North Maldives.

Former Attorney General Dr. Hassan Saeed who has revealed his presidential bid returned Male’ from Hdh Hanimaadhoo. Dr. Ahmed Shaheed Spokesperson for Dr. Hassan said that the rally held at Hanimaadhoo by Dr. Hassan was very successful and that a lot of people attended the rally. Dr. Shaheed said as per information from the people of the island approximately 50 people would attend a meeting in that island but that at Dr. Hassan’s rally the hall was full and that people even had to wait out side in the court yard.

“Some people expressed their dissatisfaction over the recent appointment of some ministers and also on the retirement notices given to 56 year old people, apparently notices were given to specific people, this goes to show that that there is no standard. Many are afraid to come out and speak to politicians but we are saying that there is no reason why they should be afraid” said Dr. Shaheed.

When asked to comment on the awareness of the people and their state of readiness for the forthcoming elections Dr. Shaheed replied that judging from the experiences of the recent visit the people of the north are well informed very ready for the elections. Dr. Shaheed said the people of these islands had many questions on the elections. In particular the people wanted know whether the forthcoming presidential elections would be free and fair. Dr. Shaheed further said north experience shows the people definitely want a change. Dr. Shaheed further said Dr. Hassan’s manifesto was well received.

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