The former President Yameen whom is serving a five years sentence has requested his to defeat the current ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) in the upcoming election.

During the recent protest held in opposition party on the sea, the president of PNC Abdul Raheem Abdulla has stated that president Yameen had requested to defeat the ruling MDP. The message was giving to Abdul Raheem Abdulla during his visit.

Speaking at the protest at sea former Abdul Raheem Abdulla had further noted that Yameen is willing to sacrifice himself for the sake of all Maldivians. Abdul Raheem Abdulla further stressed on Yameens situation and called for the immediate release of the former president.