Reformist Maldives leader seeks to overcome split in polls.
s will help him overcome a coalition split that has hampered his efforts to restore political freedoms and tackle corruption.
Solih promised reforms, an end to political influence over the courts, police and the bureaucracy, and the recovery of money lost through corruption. Yameen is facing corruption charges and is under house arrest while his case is being heard. He is not running in Saturday's elections but will be on the political front line after the vote, party official Abdul Rahim Abdulla said.eclipse"They are taking away the real issues. Corruption, health and human rights issues are not being highlighted in the campaign," he said.
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