MDP Chairperson Mohamed Nasheed has issued an indirect warning to party MPs who criticise the Eagle Hills project and its chairman Mohamed Alabbar.
Nasheed referenced past instances in which members were expelled for defying party policy. The comments followed parliamentary debates in which some MDP members linked the project chairman to certain interests, drawing internal reactions regarding the party’s official position.
The Eagle Hills development in Ras Malé involves a large-scale waterfront and marina project under a commercial terms agreement signed with the government. Political debate has centred on transparency, lease terms and foreign involvement.
Nasheed’s remarks emphasise the potential consequences of public criticism for investor confidence and bilateral relations with the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is a significant source of investment and tourism for the Maldives.
Party members have expressed differing views on the project. The chairperson’s statement signals an expectation of alignment with positions that avoid damaging external partnerships.
The exchange forms part of broader opposition discussions on major development agreements. Outcomes of internal party dynamics and parliamentary debate will continue to shape public commentary on the project.
