Monday, April 14, 2008

Independent candidates will find it difficult - Zaki

Vice President of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Mr. Ibrahim Hussain Zaki has said that it would be almost impossible for any candidate to win the forthcoming presidential elections without being affiliated to a political party.

Speaking to Miadhu Daily Mr. Zaki said that it would be almost impossible for any candidate to win the presidential without a party ticket and if by any chance an independent candidate succeeds then it means Maldivians have not accepted the party system.

“Without the support of a party any candidate would find it difficult to win the forthcoming elections, if it happens then it means that people has not accepted the party system” said Mr. Zaki who was once a minister in the President Gayoom’s cabinet as well as top diplomat of the SAARC region.

Mr. Zaki further said he believed that Maldivian people would not support independent candidates and that the people would deeply think about the matter.

Many political analysts agree with Mr. ZAaki’s view. They say that as the party system is still in its infancy and if an independent candidate succeeds then it indicates that party system has failed. They say Maldivians would never do such a thing.

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