The Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) coalition has said that they welcome the decision of the Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) to support Dr. Mohamed Muizzu in the second round of election scheduled for Saturday, September 30.
MDA, led by Meedhoo MP Ahmed Siyam Mohamed backed the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidate, incumbent president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih during the first round of the election. In a meeting held on Tuesday night, 33 members of the MDA Council voted to leave president Solih and support Dr. Muizzu in the second round.