Speaker of Parliament and former President Mohamed Nasheed has said that it is advisable to hold a referendum on the governing system in the Maldives, sometime next year.

Speaking during the third program of "Ask Speak", Speaker Nasheed said that an internal primary will be held within MDP to decide on their 2023 presidential candidate, and added that he will compete in the primary.

Speaker Nasheed also said that he does not believe that it is a good idea to hold presidential elections in the Maldives, and that the constitution needs to be amended. He also added that a referendum needs to be held next year to decide on a governing system.

Speaker Nasheed highlighted that a parliamentary system will have good effects on citizens, noting that it will speed up the development process.