President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih voiced confidence in winning the 9 September presidential election in a single round, estimating 130,000 votes, and highlighted his coalition with the Maldives Development Alliance and Adhaalath Party. He also pledged to initiate a cargo ferry network with MTCC in the next term to transport farmers' produce.
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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih addresses supporters during a campaign event in Mahibadhoo, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, on Wednesday, 6 September 2023.
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As the presidential election scheduled for 9 September draws nearer, incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stands confident in his re-election bid.
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Votes might be split, but when the campaign started, we realised we were splitting into two parts: those who support the MDP and those who do not
The produce [of farmers] needs to be transported easily while fresh. God willing, we will initiate this work with the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) during the next term and bring hope to farmers
Voters are smarter than that
As we face the election today, we have full guarantee of taking the election in one round
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His unyielding belief in securing victory in just one round, bolstered by an estimated 130,000 votes, has been invigorated by his ‘Ufaaveri Amaan Raajje’ campaign.
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Even if 90% of eligible voters cast their ballots, the President asserts he will secure enough votes to win the election without necessitating a run-off.
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At a recent campaign rally at Dhigurah, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, President Solih criticised rival candidates for a lack of originality in their pledges
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