Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)

Addu MP Rozaina elected as MDP Women’s President in landslide victory

May 15, 2022, 09:57

Malé, Maldives - MP for Addu, Meedhoo constituency Rozaina Adam won the Women's President seat during the MDP internal elections held on Sunday. MP Rozina who unofficially represented the incumbent… Continued

Minister Fayyaz wins MDP chairperson’s seat with 58 percent votes

May 15, 2022, 09:42

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Economic Affairs Fayyaz Ismail won the MDP chairperson seat with 58 percent votes against MP Imthiyaz Fahmy on Saturday. Minister Fayyaz won 28,514 votes while… Continued

President Solih dismisses Speaker Nasheed’s prediction of not running for 2023 elections

May 14, 2022, 16:45

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Saturday stated that he has not made a decision about the 2023 presidential elections after Speaker Mohamed Nasheed stated that it is… Continued

All voting stations active for MDP internal elections

May 14, 2022, 15:26

Malé, Maldives - Ruling party MDP has commenced its internal elections today with all elections stations active according to the party officials. The landmark elections come at a time when… Continued

President Solih should run for president without contesting in party primaries: MP Rasheed

April 16, 2022, 15:20

Malé, Maldives - MP for Fuvahmulah Constituency North Mohamed Rasheed (Dhonbe Rasheed) said on Saturday that incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih must get the MDP presidential ticket without any primaries… Continued

MDP Internal elections postponed with a 100 votes

March 9, 2022, 15:39

Malé, Maldives - The incumbent ruling party, Maldives Democratic Party (MDP)'s internal election to appoint a party chairperson was postponed on Tuesday with a vote by the MDP congress. The… Continued

MDP factions resurface as Minister Fayyaz and MP Imthiyaz run for party Chairperson

February 13, 2022, 14:59

Malé, Maldives - In the past 24 hours, Minister of Economic Development Fayyaz Ismail and MP for Maafannu North constituency Imthiyaz Fahmy have announced their candidacy for the Chairperson of… Continued

Opposition to file Supreme Court case against MDP PG Ali Azim for threatening independent commissions

February 7, 2022, 18:19

Malé, Maldives - The Opposition Coalition today released a statement stating that they are preparing to file a Supreme Court case against the MDP Parliamentary Group leader and MP for… Continued

MDP internal election commences

September 25, 2021, 09:46

Malé, Maldives - The internal elections have commenced for ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) this morning. The largest internal party elections commenced at 09:00 and will end at 17:00. While… Continued

Alleged IS leader’s release reveals authorities are not taking terrorism seriously: MDP

September 19, 2021, 15:36

Male', Maldives - Ruling party, MDP stated that the releasing of alleged IS leader of Maldives, Mohamed Ameen from captivity shows that the responsible authorities are not taking terrorism issues… Continued