Ibrahim Solih Won Presidential Primary Election Of Ruling Maldivian Democratic Party

Ibrahim Solih Won Presidential Primary Election Of Ruling Maldivian Democratic Party

MALE, Jan 29 (NNN-PSM) – Maldivian President, Ibrahim Solih, won the presidential primary election of the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) yesterday, local media reported.

This is the first time in the country’s history that a sitting president contested in a primary for re-election, and Solih’s challenger was Parliament Speaker, Mohamed Nasheed.

Solih’s victory secured him the presidential ticket of the country’s ruling party.

Solih assumed the presidency in 2018, and the upcoming presidential election will take place in Sept this year.

Solih said, the MDP would collaborate with other parties, to continue the MDP’s rule, according to local media.– NNN-PSM  

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