Dr Shaheed did say he thought it was time Asia’s longest-serving ruler passed on the baton after 29 years in power.
“President Gayoom has a chance to emulate Nelson Mandela to pass the torch on to a new generation, and I hope he does it.”
“I want to applaud Gayoom for risks he has taken by taking forward the sweeping reform agenda and I remain a friend and fan of the reform process,” Shaheed added
Wonder y Miadhu news or haveeru news didnt print this info.
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