We have learnt from reliable sources that People’s Association which is headed by the influential politician Abdulla Yamin, President’s half brother as well MP for Noonu Atoll, has taken necessary forms from the Office of the Election Commissioner in order to convert the Association to a Political Party some time yesterday.
To confirm the story Miadhu contacted one of the Vice president’s of the PA as well as MP for Ga. Atoll Abdulla Jabir. He confirmed that necessary forms were taken yesterday.
“It’s true, we have taken the forms yesterday, very soon we will finalize a name for the party and complete other formalities” said Jabir. The formation of PA’s party is led by Abdulla Yamin, Jabir, Ahmed Nazim and Jausa Jaufar.
PA's change to a full fledge political party was first announced by Association’s Leader Abdulla Yamin in October last year.
Speaking to Miadhu Daily in an interview given last year, Yamin, one of the most influential politicians in the country who was instrumental in founding PA, said that members of the association have long wanted PA to become a full fledged political party. Yamin said the change was necessitated due to the growing interest of members.
PA came into existence because of the aspirations of the founders of the association to serve the nation and people and raise their living standards. Faster economic development and distribution of the wealth of the country on sound policies are major objectives of PA.
Yamin elaborated reasons of PA members for this move saying that it will facilitate to become more active in their work and play a leading role in Maldivian politics and democratic reform. It will also be necessary for members to carry out their activities meet people and contest in Majlis elections. Though PA is an association now, it has many members and supporters enjoying support of a lot of people. Analysts believe that PA would become one of the most powerful parties when registered as a political party. They also feel PA has with it many capable people.
