Talks still on with JP over alliance, Nasheed's The Democrats say

When asked about what was not agreed upon, Afshan said that there are people who support the parliamentary system both within JP and within PPM.

22 May 2023

Democrats says talks only with MDP; on system change

Hassan Latheef said The Democrats believe it is important to replace the presidential system with a parliamentary system.

16 September 2023

Motion seeks referendum on govt system before runoff

The Democrats' Vice-President Eva Abdullah has said that supporting President Solih is not the way for the party.

13 September 2023

Most Maldivians still favour presidential system, new poll shows

The Elections Commission (EC) has tentatively set October 29 as the date for the referendum.

28 September 2023

Gasim voices against system referendum post pres election

The vote on changing the system of government is taking advantage of the fact that a particular party has a majority in parliament, Gasim said.

1 October 2023

Nasheed to meet Yameen for govt system referendum talks

"The PPM has told The Democrats that they agree with what we are saying. However, they object to signing something," Nasheed said.

16 September 2023

Parliament adopts resolution seeking Oct system referendum

The resolution was passed in the chamber with the unanimous backing of 35 MPs.

20 September 2023

Fayyaz says against system change; Muizz should have chance

Fayyaz said that the people have elected their leader for the next five years in accordance with the principles of democracy.

1 October 2023