Maldivian entrepreneur and Jumhooree Party (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim has played a pivotal role in previous presidential elections, often seen as a "king maker" due to his influence and ability to sway the outcome of elections.
Qasim has been instrumental in securing presidencies for both Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) in the past, something he stressed on during his campaign for the presidential election.