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Fayyaz Resigns as MDP Chairperson to Preserve Party Unity

Maldivian Democratic Party chairperson Fayyaz Ismail resigned on Sunday, saying he wanted to preserve party unity and ease tensions caused by his public bid for the 2028 presidential election. He said he would continue working for the party as a national council member, while the MDP is expected to announce interim leadership arrangements shortly.

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  1. Sun 23 Nov
    Fayyaz Ismail resigned as chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party. on Sunday only Maldives Republic Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail resigned on Sunday, saying the move was aimed at preserving party unity and addressing internal governance challenges, deepening uncertainty within the country’s main opposition party.

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  • While others may share this interest, I am the only one who has officially announced it. This has created significant challenges for the party in carrying out its work. People are questioning the party’s direction

    Fayyaz Ismail Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • Therefore, I intend to put an end to the perception that I am an obstacle to the party advisor and the party president, who are already responsible for managing the party’s affairs with full authority… Effective immediately, I resign as Ch…

    Fayyaz Ismail Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • I assure you and the party’s general members that I will continue to work for the party’s progress as a member of the national council and as an ordinary member.

    Fayyaz Ismail Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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