Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) has officially presented the party's presidential ticket to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.
During a special ceremony, the official ticket was handed over to President Yameen and his running mate Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed by the two vice presidents of PPM, MP Abdul Raheem Abdulla, and Moosa Zameer and the party's parliamentary group leader MP Ahmed Nihan.
Senior members of the party attended the gathering held at Dharubaaruge, on Sunday night.
PPM's council had announced of their decision to President Yameen without a presidential primary in May. According to PPM, the decision was made under Article 641 of the party charter.
The decision was verified by the Elections Commission (EC).
President Yameen and Dr. Shameem have been actively campaigning for the elections across the country, visiting various atolls and islands.
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