Kaafu Atoll Guraidhoo MP Ibrahim Riza passed away in Malaysia last night.
He passed away while undergoing treatment for cancer. MP Riza had been living abroad for some time in order to receive treatment for his illness.
MP Riza was a member of the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and had previously served as a member of parliament during the 18th tenure of parliament from 2014–2019.
During former President Abdulla Yameen’s administration, he was also a member of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) as a representative of the parliament.
MP Riza, who was a lawyer by profession, had even served as a Vice President of the JSC.
His family and loved ones have received many condolence messages from lawmakers and politicians during this difficult time.
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