Biography of Qasim Ibrahim Launched at Villa College

A biography detailing the life and career of Jumhoory Party leader and former Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim was officially released last night at a special ceremony held at Villa College.

Written by renowned journalist and writer Mohamed Jameel, the biography was launched by the guest of honour, Ilyas Ibrahim, a recipient of the Order of Nishan Izzudin. The event also saw the unveiling of an audio recording of the biography, narrated by SS Media’s CEO Mohamed Asif, alongside a dedicated website for the publication.

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The ceremony was attended by former presidents Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, along with senior government officials and veterans from various fields.

The hardcover biography spans over 800 pages and includes photographs, offering an in-depth look into Qasim’s life—his challenges, successes and failures, businesses, social contributions, political career, and personal journey. Speaking at the event, Qasim highlighted the influence of his early upbringing in shaping his character, noting that the principles instilled in him from childhood played a crucial role in his achievements.

He also shared a personal anecdote from his youth, recalling how people would joke that he was pretending to be Ilyas Ibrahim. Rather than feeling embarrassed, he said such remarks served as encouragement.

Qasim has been a key political figure in the Maldives, having served as the Speaker of the People’s Special Majlis, which drafted the country’s current constitution. He has contested in the presidential elections of 2008, 2013, and 2023, and has played a significant role in shaping electoral outcomes, with most successful candidates since 2008 having received his endorsement.