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Pres Solih appoints Defence Minister Mariya as campaign spokesperson

04 January 2023, MVT 17:11
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi -- Photo: President's Office
04 January 2023, MVT 17:11

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided to appoint Minister of Defence Mariya Ahmed Didi as his official spokesperson in the upcoming Maldivian Democratic Party’s (MDP) presidential primary.

Solih’s campaign manager and Kinbidhoo MP Mohamed Nashiz tweeted on Wednesday that Mariya would answer any queries about the incumbent president's campaign.

The Defence Minister and veteran MDP member was Solih’s official spokesperson in the 2018 presidential election. She has also held the post of MDP Chairperson.

Solih will be hosting his first official campaign event tonight at MDP’s main campaign hub in front of the Artificial Beach in Malé at 9:00 P.M.

MDP primary election is scheduled to be held on January 28.

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