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

Ahmed Saleem (Maaz Saleem), formerly running mate of independent candidate Umar Naseer, endorsed President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in the presidential election runoff at an MDP campaign rally in Hulhumale' on Thursday evening, citing opposition to tyranny and concerns over criminal gang influence. He announced plans to formally sign with the MDP, while Umar Naseer said he would not endorse either candidate after securing three percent (6,348 votes) in the first round.

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  1. Thu 28 Sep
    Ahmed Saleem (Maaz Saleem) announced his endorsement of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in the presidential election runoff.Hulhumalé Thursday evening only Maldives Republic Saleem, who was the running mate of independent presidential candidate Umar Naseer in the first round, made this announcement at an MDP campaign rally in Hulhumale’ on Thursday evening.

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  • I believe it is my patriotic duty to come forward and share this information with the people, to elucidate these issues. It is both my duty and responsibility

    Ahmed Saleem (Maaz Saleem) Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • I will sign, I will sign with MDP

    Ahmed Saleem (Maaz Saleem) Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • 6,348 votes Total votes secured by Umar Naseer Maldives Republic In the first round, Umar secured a modest three percent of the votes, totalling 6,348, outperforming some candidates who were backed by political parties.

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