Ahmed Abdulla elected Chairperson – Finance of MDP

Former lawmaker Ahmed Abdulla has been appointed to the position of Chairperson – Finance of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

The election was held from 3 pm to 6 pm last Friday.

Preliminary results show Ahmed Abdulla leading the polls with 373 polls. The closest contender, Ibrahim Waheed won 293 votes, and Hussain Shaheem (Andhun Hussain) won 257 votes.

Meanwhile, MDP announced that Ali Niyaz has confirmed the position of Deputy Chairperson – Administration.

The election was held with 150 ballot boxes. The right to vote was reserved for MDP councilors, members of national council, and presidents of MDP branches, reports the party.