MDP Confirms Azim as Mayoral Candidate for Malé City
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has confirmed former MTCC CEO Adam Azim as its candidate for the Malé City mayoral by-election without a primary, as only one candidate applied. The by-election is scheduled for 13 January 2024, following the resignation of Dr Mohamed Muizzu to assume the presidency. Other MDP candidates for council seats include Ahmed Rishwan Rasheed for Central Henveiru, Hawwa Nil'ha for South Henveiru, and Ahmed Imran for South Machchangolhi. Meanwhile, the PPM-PNC coalition has initiated joint primaries for the same positions, with applications from 30 November to 4 December and primaries on 9 December.
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has confirmed former MTCC CEO Adam Azim as its candidate for the Malé City mayoral by-election without a primary, as only one candidate applied. The by-election is scheduled for 13 January 2024, following the resignation of Dr Mohamed Muizzu to assume the presidency. Other MDP candidates for council seats include Ahmed Rishwan Rasheed for Central Henveiru, Hawwa Nil'ha for South Henveiru, and Ahmed Imran for South Machchangolhi. Meanwhile, the PPM-PNC coalition has initiated joint primaries for the same positions, with applications from 30 November to 4 December and primaries on 9 December.
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The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has confirmed former MTCC CEO Adam Azim as its candidate for the Malé City mayoral by-election without a primary, as only one candidate applied. The by-election is scheduled for 13 January 2024, following the resignation of Dr Mohamed Muizzu to assume the presidency. Other MDP candidates for council seats include Ahmed Rishwan Rasheed for Central Henveiru, Hawwa Nil'ha for South Henveiru, and Ahmed Imran for South Machchangolhi. Meanwhile, the PPM-PNC coalition has initiated joint primaries for the same positions, with applications from 30 November to 4 December and primaries on 9 December.
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