MP for Komandoo constituency, Hussain Waheed has succumbed to cancer.
The respected lawmaker lost the long battle to cancer and was pronounced dead by doctors at ADK Hospital et 1:25am, Tuesday.
The Sh. Foakaidhoo native, 53, had been receiving treatment for cancer for an extensive period of time, from Dubai as well. He returned to Maldives during March 2021 and continued his treatment.
MP Waheed was unable to attend parliament sittings since then.
He had served as a parliamentarian during the 17th parliament as well, during former President and current Speaker Mohamed Nasheed’s presidency.
MP Waheed was also a prominent businessman, he is survived by his spouse and three children; two daughters and a son.
His burial rites took place after Dhuhr prayer on Tuesday, at Aasaharaa Mosque.
