MNP, Democrats, and JP Form Alliance for Joint Presidential Candidate

MV+ News Desk | July 19, 2023
Photo: Twitter via @Simwarr

In a significant development, the Maldivian National Party (MNP), The Democrats, and Jumhooree Party (JP) have reached an agreement to jointly present a single candidate from among their parties, contingent upon the Progressive Party of Maldives’ (PPM) concurrence.

The pivotal political talks took place at 1:00 pm today, with former President Mohamed Nasheed, JP leader Gasim Ibrahim, and MNP President Mohamed Nazim set to participate in the deliberations at M. Kunooz.

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Prior to their arrival at the discussion venue, both Gasim and Nazim made public their intentions to contest the forthcoming presidential election. Meanwhile, The Democrats have also expressed their commitment to nominate a candidate, although the individual’s identity remains undisclosed at this time.

Following the conclusion of the talks, Gasim addressed the media, revealing that the three parties have found common ground in seeking a candidate who can garner support from all opposition political factions. 

Emphasising the significance of the largest opposition party’s approval, Gasim stated, “we and the PPM and MRM will also engage in discussions to reach a consensus. The three parties are united in their goal to field a single candidate for the presidential election.”

This unified stance among the opposition parties signifies a potential alliance that could shape the upcoming political landscape and pose a formidable challenge to the ruling MDP. As the discussions continue to unfold, political analysts and citizens alike keenly await the outcome, anticipating a crucial development in the Maldivian political arena.

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