President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih calls on the nation not demean and undermine the Security Forces.
At a press conference held today, President Solih said that Maldives Police Services and Maldives National Defense Force MNDF play a vital role in safeguarding the country.
He said their service to the country is immeasurable and to undermine both the organization for acts committed by some would only halt the reform of both the security arms of the country.
He added that every organization would have areas that need reform.
His support for the security forces comes amid the heated debate at the parliament over the ‘Police Services Bill’ now on the floor of the house. During the debate MPs from the ruling MDP have aimed stern criticism at Maldives Police Services, arguing that most officers have low-level education and that they cannot maintain good discipline.
Some MPs have voiced concerns over handing too many powers to the Police whilst also mocking the police uniform and other aspects of the law enforcement agency.
Many including the families of police officers and the general public have stood in defense of such harsh criticisms and many have expressed their support for the police on social media.
