Gayoom denies rumours that he wants a particular person installed as VP

Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has denied rumours that he wants a particular person appointed as the next Vice President.

On Twitter last night, Gayoom also said that the appointment of a Vice President is the sole prerogative of the President.

This comes after reports by some media outlets that Gayoom wanted Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) Leader Ahmed Siyam Mohamed to be appointed as the next Vice President.

A no-confidence motion has been submitted to the parliament against incumbent VP Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed.

It is not true that I have a preference for a particular person to become vice president.

— Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (@maumoonagayoom) July 8, 2015

As per the Constitution the appointment of a vice president in case the position falls vacant is the sole prerogative of the President.

— Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (@maumoonagayoom) July 8, 2015