Local media reported on Wednesday that the candidate contesting for Male' mayor in the upcoming local council election from opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) is former Minister of Housing Dr Mohamed Muizzu, while former President of Volleyball Association, Mohamed Latheef, secured the PPM ticket for Addu mayoral candidate.
According to daily newspaper Mihaaru, Muizzu submitted his application to the Elections Commission on Wednesday. The main opposition party will reportedly submit Latheef's form on Thursday.