In the run-off, as most expected, Mr. Mohamed Nasheed (Anni) has won the race for presidency. After 30-years of presidency, current president, Mr. Maumoon Abdul Qayoom has about fourteen days left in office. This election has in a number of ways been a landmark election in our history.
The main reason for this election to be marked is the non-existing election violence or disruption. In politically volatile countries and those ruled by long-serving and undemocratic leaders exchange of power is rarely peaceful. Today, our political leaders have set out a great example for our future.
On behalf of current president Qayoom, for accepting defeat and lending a hand to the future government; all before official results were announced. Credit is also deserved by the in-coming president Nasheed, for never looking back at the past, forgiving and giving the repute and honor for the out-going president.
Today, we cannot forget the political leaders, specifically of the Wathan Edhey Gothah coalition, for their denunciation for any type of political violence. The act by these political leaders and the out-going and in-coming president has set out an example that needs to be embraced for futures to come.
The political cohesion is crucial for the nation to overcome the hurdles of developing it. This unity and co-operation is needed to overcome the tsunami of the financial crisis which may hit us any time. Other secondary challenges facing us are immense. Hence, as a nation we have all held hands to march forward, as brothers and sisters showing the world the beautiful example of what democracy is all about.
I’m proud that I’m witnessing this, far away it maybe, but this sure is a moment I can never forget. Everyone should embrace this example of democracy and never let go.
October 30, 2008 at 10:33 am
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