In the Al Jazeera documentary aired today, former MP Ali Waheed said that previously President Yameen used to travel on a bicycle. This is a fact. He had also walked before, which is also a fact.
With his statements, citizens have questioned Ali Waheed’s integrity after having being elected to Thoddo Constituency on DRP ticket up until he had jumped ship to MDP. They question over Ali Waheed’s homes in Male’ and in Hulhumale’.
The time President Yameen was on a bike was when bikes were commonly used in Male’. Cars and other vehicles were rarely seen.
When Ali Waheed brought his properties in Male’ and Hulhumale’, it was at a time when land purchase was competitive and difficult to do so. The number of MPs and individuals, irrespective of their profession, who were able to buy land was also less then.
Corruption is a disease that affects all. Bribery is especially hard to prove, unlike theft. However, in bribery proving that is difficult, unless one has concrete evidence.