Maumoon Abdul Gayoom quotes

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is a Maldivian politician who served as President of the Maldives for three decades. His long tenure was marked by both economic development and political controversy. He played a significant role in shaping the modern history of the Maldives. Here are 6 of his quotes:

I think our human rights record is very good. ... there is no systematic human rights abuses in the Maldives, there are no arbitrary arrests and people are tried in open court and they have access to lawyers.

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

Yes, because that conceals their character. You don't know who you are talking to. Who you are dealing with. So, the face should be seen. That is even in Islam, even during the time of the holy Prophet Mohammed, women used to have bare faces. I mean women did not cover their faces.

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

Freedom of expression is guaranteed by our constitution.

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

When asked about why the opposition members were arrested, Gayyoom replied "Violence, Violence, Violence"

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

My main objective has been to raise the standard of living of the people, to achieve social and economic progress.

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom