Adhaalath Party (AP) has decided that it is not in favor of changing the system of government in the Maldives to a parliamentary system. The decision was made in a council meeting of the party to discuss the resolution passed by the Parliament calling for a referendum to change the system of government.
The parliamentary system of government is the most advocated by Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed. The main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) also decided that it is not in favour of changing the system of government in Maldives from the current presidential system to a parliamentary system.
The Parliament had passed a resolution submitted by The Democrats calling for a referendum to be taken before October 30. However, the Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) has stated that more time is needed to make special arrangements before holding the referendum, such as formulating a voters' list and opening it for complaints as well as approving a budget.
None of the political parties in the Maldives except the Democrats support the change of the system of government.