Maldives prez explains his resignation... I resign because...

February 07, 2012 15:09

And this is what Maldives president President Mohamed Nasheed said in his statement as he resigned as head of government.

1. "I resign because I am not a person who wishes to rule with the use of power.

2. I believe that if the government were to remain in power it would require the use force which would harm many citizens.

3. I resign because I believe that if the government continues to stay in power, it is very likely that we may face foreign

4."I have always wished the citizens of this country well, now and into the future.

5 I have made this decision and I wish for your prosperity in this life and the life after.

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