Maaz Saleem Endorses President Solih, Citing Stand Against ‘Tyranny’

Ahmed Saleem (Maaz Saleem), who was the running mate of independent candidate Umar Naseer in the first round of the presidential election, has endorsed incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih for the runoff. At an MDP campaign rally in Hulhumale', Saleem cited Solih's opposition to tyranny and concerns over criminal gangs. Saleem criticized former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's administration as tyrannical, noting that Yameen imprisoned his own brother, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. Saleem plans to formally sign with the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Umar Naseer, who secured 3% of the vote (6,348 votes), has declared he will not endorse any candidate in the runoff.

Ahmed Saleem (Maaz Saleem), who was the running mate of independent candidate Umar Naseer in the first round of the presidential election, has endorsed incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih for the runoff. At an MDP campaign rally in Hulhumale', Saleem cited Solih's opposition to tyranny and concerns over criminal gangs. Saleem criticized former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's administration as tyrannical, noting that Yameen imprisoned his own brother, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. Saleem plans to formally sign with the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Umar Naseer, who secured 3% of the vote (6,348 votes), has declared he will not endorse any candidate in the runoff.

Ahmed Saleem (Maaz Saleem), who was the running mate of independent candidate Umar Naseer in the first round of the presidential election, has endorsed incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih for the runoff. At an MDP campaign rally in Hulhumale', Saleem cited Solih's opposition to tyranny and concerns over criminal gangs. Saleem criticized former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's administration as tyrannical, noting that Yameen imprisoned his own brother, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. Saleem plans to formally sign with the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Umar Naseer, who secured 3% of the vote (6,348 votes), has declared he will not endorse any candidate in the runoff.

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