Waheed Joins JP, Expresses Discontent With PPM Leadership
Former President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan has officially joined the Jumhooree Party (JP) after leaving the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM). He expressed disappointment with PPM's leadership and decision-making, calling their decision not to field a candidate in the upcoming Presidential Elections a 'betrayal to the party and the people of the Maldives.' Waheed's move follows interactions with JP leadership and he has endorsed JP candidate Qasim Ibrahim's presidential campaign. Waheed assumed office after the controversial resignation of President Mohamed Nasheed.
Former President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan has officially joined the Jumhooree Party (JP) after leaving the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM). He expressed disappointment with PPM's leadership and decision-making, calling their decision not to field a candidate in the upcoming Presidential Elections a 'betrayal to the party and the people of the Maldives.' Waheed's move follows interactions with JP leadership and he has endorsed JP candidate Qasim Ibrahim's presidential campaign. Waheed assumed office after the controversial resignation of President Mohamed Nasheed.
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Former President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan has officially joined the Jumhooree Party (JP) after leaving the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM). He expressed disappointment with PPM's leadership and decision-making, calling their decision not to field a candidate in the upcoming Presidential Elections a 'betrayal to the party and the people of the Maldives.' Waheed's move follows interactions with JP leadership and he has endorsed JP candidate Qasim Ibrahim's presidential campaign. Waheed assumed office after the controversial resignation of President Mohamed Nasheed.
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