Someone (anonymous) has made a comment in reply to the previous post to the effect that Anni is a vaccine intended to get rid of Maumoon's 'kingdom.' This is no more than a diversionary mantra fed to MDP loyalists to keep the Maldivian people from realizing the truth.

The truth is that the leadership ranks of the incumbent government is frilled with Maumoon's former henchmen. The slightest scrutiny will show that the minorities who were marginalized during Maumoon's era are still being marginalized by Anni's government. Only those who have been marginalized will realize that nothing has really changed.

Those who long for religious freedom (or even freedom from religion) are oppressed by MoIA. The folks from the north and south extremes of Maldives are still underrepresented in the government. The oligarchs who ruled during Maumoon's tenure are still there, still wielding the greater powers of the country.

What the people do not realize is that Anni is not willing to change anything. If he wished to, he could reduce the income polarities which see the poor sinking into debt and the rich profiting from it. If he chose to, he could give the islanders opportunities equal to those enjoyed by Male' residents.

The reality is Anni has taken over the reigns from Maumoon. There is no more Maumoon to be feared from. He can never again become the president of Maldives. The fears about his possible return have been concocted only to divert the public's attention from what is imminent: the depravation of the country's government. As for the return of Maumoon's aides, this is nothing new (Ibrahim Hussein Zaki and Dr. Shaheed for instance). Then again more than a hefty majority of people who served in Maumoon's government is serving in Anni's. Party affiliations do not turn people into enemies of democracy unless MDP truly has divine blessings and DRP an alliance with the devil.

Anni did not get himself elected to eradicate any disease. He intended to be the disease all along. Maldivians are the unwitting and gullible hosts he is gorging on. Bon appetit.