Elect Adam Azim, his name not on MMPRC list: Didi

Former Fisheries Minister Dr Ibrahim Didi stated last night that Male' Mayor Adam Azim merits re-election for a second term as his name does not appear on the MMPRC corruption list. 

Speaking at a campaign rally for Adam Azim, who is contesting in the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) primaries for the Male' Mayor ticket, Dr Didi described Adam Azim as an exemplary individual.

Dr Didi stated that Adam Azim is a sincere, patient, caring person of integrity. 

He stated that he had backed Adam Azim in his first bid for mayor as well due to these same reasons, adding that Adam Azim is currently serving as mayor on the strength of a campaign he had solely run. 

Adam Azim's opponent in the MDP primaries scheduled for January 16 is former MP for Central Henveiru constituency, Ali Azim. Dr Didi indirectly referred to Ali Azim's participation in forming the breakaway party, The Democrats, after rifts arose in MDP, and said Adam Azim would never harbour thoughts of dismantling MDP. He further noted that Adam Azim's name had not appeared on the list of those involved in the MMPRC corruption scandal. 

Despite rumours linking Ali Azim to the MMPRC corruption scandal, he firmly denies involvement.