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Is the Third Time the Charm for Qasim?

Qasim Ibrahim, leader of Jumhooree Party (JP) and three-time presidential candidate, urges the public to give him a chance to lead the country. He highlights his history of service as Finance Minister, Home Minister, Governor of the Central Bank, and representative at IMF and World Bank. He claims he refrained from personal gain. He played a crucial role in enabling the victories of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) twice and the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) once. He was a kingmaker in previous elections and part of the coalition that ousted former President Yameen in 2018. He founded JP but has never won the presidency. JP has joined coalitions with the last three governments but later severed ties.

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Aug 16, 2023

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Qasim Ibrahim, leader of Jumhooree Party (JP) and three-time presidential candidate, urges the public to give him a chance to lead the country. He highlights his history of service as Finance Minister, Home Minister, Governor of the Central Bank, and representative at IMF and World Bank. He claims he refrained from personal gain. He played a crucial role in enabling the victories of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) twice and the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) once. He was a kingmaker in previous elections and part of the coalition that ousted former President Yameen in 2018. He founded JP but has never won the presidency. JP has joined coalitions with the last three governments but later severed ties.

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