People’s Association President Abdulla Yamin has criticized Nasheed’s government saying it lacks an economic plan. He also said that Nasheed’s talks in atolls are indicative of his ignorance of economical matters.
Responding to a question by regarding the feasibility of President Nasheed’s pledges during his visits to the atolls, such as promises of establishing housing units and sewage systems and in some instances gifting fishing vessels to islands, in the face of the current global and domestic economic situation Yamin said he finds it astonishing that Nasheed is making new pledges while he has yet to deliver on the ones he made during his Presidential campaign.
“The current administration does not have an economic plan. Anni is making new promises without delivering on his campaign pledges.” said Yamin, half brother of the former president and current N. Atoll MP. “I think that this government does not have any economic schemes. There has been no word of an economic plan from any ministry. But Anni is visiting islands and making promises without even announcing a plan.” Yamin said. He also stated that such promises can only be fulfilled under a particular economic scheme and that Nasheed cannot dip into the government budget whenever he wants.
“Some islands have been promised vessels, others, with smaller populations have been promised housing units.” Yamin said. “But a certain period is needed to accomplish these things. The government budget cannot be used at whim. We would be supportive however, if the government plans to gift dhonis under a scheme to develop domestic fisheries. But such things cannot be done in order to secure votes for the upcoming election.” He said.
Yamin has questioned where Nasheed’s economic endorsers are now, referring to Solah Shihab and Adam Manik.
Responding to a question by regarding the feasibility of President Nasheed’s pledges during his visits to the atolls, such as promises of establishing housing units and sewage systems and in some instances gifting fishing vessels to islands, in the face of the current global and domestic economic situation Yamin said he finds it astonishing that Nasheed is making new pledges while he has yet to deliver on the ones he made during his Presidential campaign.
“The current administration does not have an economic plan. Anni is making new promises without delivering on his campaign pledges.” said Yamin, half brother of the former president and current N. Atoll MP. “I think that this government does not have any economic schemes. There has been no word of an economic plan from any ministry. But Anni is visiting islands and making promises without even announcing a plan.” Yamin said. He also stated that such promises can only be fulfilled under a particular economic scheme and that Nasheed cannot dip into the government budget whenever he wants.
“Some islands have been promised vessels, others, with smaller populations have been promised housing units.” Yamin said. “But a certain period is needed to accomplish these things. The government budget cannot be used at whim. We would be supportive however, if the government plans to gift dhonis under a scheme to develop domestic fisheries. But such things cannot be done in order to secure votes for the upcoming election.” He said.
Yamin has questioned where Nasheed’s economic endorsers are now, referring to Solah Shihab and Adam Manik.
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