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Ismail Zariyand to contest Malé mayoral race on PNF ticket

Ismail Zariyand, former Chairman of the National Tender Board, announced his candidacy for Malé City Mayor on the People's National Front (PNF) ticket, led by former President Abdulla Yameen. The announcement was made at a PNF gathering at Artificial Beach. Zariyand, a former football goalkeeper with an accounting background, said Yameen heavily encouraged his run. This marks a shift from his previous association with former President Mohamed Nasheed. He will face ruling PNC candidate Moosa Ali Jaleel.

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Ismail Zariyand, former Chairman of the National Tender Board, announced his candidacy for Malé City Mayor on the People's National Front (PNF) ticket, led by former President Abdulla Yameen. The announcement was made at a PNF gathering at Artificial Beach. Zariyand, a former football goalkeeper with an accounting background, said Yameen heavily encouraged his run. This marks a shift from his previous association with former President Mohamed Nasheed. He will face ruling PNC candidate Moosa Ali Jaleel.

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