The Maldivian Parliament on Tuesday passed an emergency motion condemning remarks made by an MDP activist, which suggested actions similar to those taken against former President Mohamed Ameen should be considered for the current President, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

The motion was passed with 44 votes from the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC), while eight members of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) voted against it.

The motion, submitted by Milandhoo MP Hassan Mufeed, described the activist’s statements as incitements to terrorism and attempts to undermine constitutional processes and public order.

The remarks, initially made during an MDP press briefing on Monday, referenced comments from a recent rally in Kulhudhuffushi City, where a speaker suggested taking inspiration from Mohamed Ameen’s controversial ousting when dealing with President Dr. Muizzu.

Fayyaz Ismail, MDP Chairperson, defended the activist’s comments during a press conference, describing them as advice rather than a threat.

Fayyaz emphasized that the remarks were intended to highlight historical lessons and caution against decisions that could harm the public.

Debating during the emergency motion today, PNC Parliamentary Group Leader Ahmed Falah urged authorities to investigate the remarks, warning that failure to act could lead to similar incidents in the future.

Farahanaz Faisal, granddaughter of Mohamed Ameen and a former ambassador to the UK, condemned any justification for actions outside Islamic Sharia, stressing that Islam unequivocally prohibits killing without due process.

When questioned whether the remarks reflected MDP’s official stance, Fayyaz denied it, reiterating that the party is committed to protecting fundamental rights, including the right to life.

The emergency motion has sparked significant political discourse, with calls for thorough investigations to ensure such rhetoric does not escalate into public unrest.