Shahid resigns as MDP leader to enter presidential race

3 weeks ago

Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has resigned as president of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and formally launched his campaign for the party’s presidential primary on Friday night. Shahid announced his candidacy during a rally in Addu City, the country’s second-most populous city and a traditional stronghold of the MDP. Speaking at the rally, Shahid highlighted the challenges currently facing