Qasim Ibrahim's spouse dispels rumours of contesting as running mate

Jumhooree Party founder Qasim Ibrahim's wife Aishath 'Aisha' Nahula has declared that she has no intentions of contesting as running mate from the opposition coalition, in the upcoming elections alongside presidential candidate Ibrahim "Ibu" Mohamed Solih from Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

There were several rumours recently claiming that Aisha would be the running mate for the joint opposition, with some even expressing their support for her. The rumours were believed to have started after it was revealed that the running mate for the joint opposition coalition would be from Jumhooree Party.