MDP is extremely concerned by the dangerous incident that occurred aboard the Presidential Launch ‘Finifenmaa’, while the President and the First Lady, along with some senior Government Official were travelling to Male’.

That such a dangerous incident should occur on board the vessel specially earmarked for Presidential travel is a matter that needs to be immediately investigated and call on all relevant State Institutions to take swift actions against those parties responsible for this negligence.

At this juncture, we convey our profound prayers to His Excellency the President and his family and wish for a speedy recovery to Sgt. First Class Mohamed Abdul Nasir of MNDF and Ms. Fathimath Mohamed Solih, Under Secretary at the President’s Office who sustained injuries in this dangerous incident.

Monday, 28 September 2015