Former Minister of Gender and Social Services Dr Amal Ali, Vice-President of the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) Aishath Nazima, and former president of the National Integrity Commision (NIC) Yoosuf Maaniu, joined Jumhooree Party (JP) on Sunday.
The three formally presented their membership forms to JP leader and Speaker of Parliament, Qasim Ibrahim, at a ceremony held at the party’s main hub.
Additionally, over 100 people also handed over their forms at the function.
Dr Amal was previously a member of the Gaumee Ihthihaad Party (GIP), which was formed by former President Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik. Dr Amal made considerable contributions to the Maldivian education sector.
FAM Vice President Nazima, who is also a celebrated volleyball player, was not a member of any political party prior to joining JP.
Former NIC President Maaniu was dismissed from his position on November 23, 2017, after the commission stated that certain high ranking members of Police had interfered with some NIC investigations and warned that legal action would be taken against such officers.
The coalition party is currently making preparations for the parliamentary election slated for April 6. JP’s Chief Spokesperson Ali Solih stated that interested individuals can submit their candidacy until January 25. He also stated that the decision to hold a primary election will be made if circumstances necessitated one.
The JP council has created a committee to finalise which applicants are eligible to contest for a parliament seat on behalf of the party. The committee is led by Minister of Tourism Minister Ali Waheed who is also the party’s president.
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