Former President Dr. Waheed exits PPM

Former President Dr. Mohamed Waheed has announced his resignation from the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) on Thursday, August 10.

Dr. Waheed, who had been serving as the party's special advisor, announced his resignation from PPM via a statement on Twitter. In his statement, the former president said that he made the decision to resign from the party because he believes that it is crucial for his “skill, experience and knowledge are utilized in a space that has stability, integrity and honesty to facilitate the success of all Maldivians.”