Former President Mohamed Nasheed has said that flats in housing will be will be provided for those that require housing in the greater Male’ area under the success of Agenda ‘19. Agenda ‘19 is Maldivian Democratic Party’s (MDP) Parliamentary campaign policy.

President Nasheed responded to questions posed by those that submitted applications for the “Veshi Fahi Male’” housing scheme. He said that flats in housing will be available for those who need it and that it can be achieved through the success of Agenda ‘19.

An individual noted at the event that while the government had taken up all land in Male’ that did not occupy 600 square feet, the people ended up with no flats, homes or funds. President Nasheed responded to this comment and said that Agenda ‘19 is the remedy for all these issues.

He reiterated that flats and apartments, as well as homes will be provided through the success of Agenda ‘19. The former President noted that some have expressed concerns that the issue of housing is addressed so close to elections. He said that these kinds of narratives are common in Maldives when elections loom closer.

He said that if a solution is not found for the housing in Maldives, there is absolutely nothing that can be done to save the next generation of people in this country and Male’.

The majority of questions posed this evening to President Nasheed regarding housing were answered with the answer given as being Agenda ‘19.