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Yameen: Everything I do, I do it for the sake of Maldivian people

President’s Office has announced President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom is scheduled to deliver a presidential address to the Maldivian people at 12:45 pm this Wednesday.

This is the second time for Yameen to deliver a presidential address since his loss at the presidential elections on September 23.

During the previous presidential address on September 24, he conceded defeat to President-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (Ibu)

He has since filed a petition with the Supreme Court to nullify the results of the election.

13:27

Yameen concludes his address to the people.

13:27

Whatever I do, I do to provide people with their rights.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

13:26

Consider whether I tried to establish a fair justice system. Consider whether the justice system was run with independence. Consider whether I provided room for the courts to work independently. I want to prioritize national security.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

13:24

I believe the people will consider the service of former presidents. Those who think about me will consider whether I served to fulfill the needs of the people.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

13:22

I have done everything necessary for the sake of the nation, for the sake of this State. Fairness should not be just in criminal justice.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

13:21

What's most important to me is this nation.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

13:21

I take these last days in office to thank the people, especially those who voted for me.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

13:20

I tried to do everything in compliance with regulations. I see this changing.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

13:19

I note with great sadness that political leaders chose to prioritize their self-interest during my last days in office.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

13:18

I have been incapable of taking action against this change in the mindset of people.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

13:17

With everything that happened, what I found most difficult to accept and comprehend is the human nature. During these five years, I haven't been able to understand why people change their minds or what influences this change.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

13:14

All of the government's policies have been based on ensuring the safety and security of the country. This hasn't been an easy five years in office.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

13:13

The Commonwealth's interference in the domestic affairs of the country forced us to leave the Commonwealth.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

13:12

We have created room is the international community's fight against terrorism.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

13:11

Some of our closest allies have been the Arab Islamic nations. But we have also strengthened ties with other nations.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

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I worked to maintain the sovereignty. To maintain the independence of the country.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

13:05

As I conclude my presidential term, I want to talk about my policies.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom