Formation of committee greenlighted to hold extraordinary MDP congress before August 15
The work of the committee will be carried out under the direct supervision of the party leadership
22nd meeting of the fourth term of the MDP National Congress - 12.04.2025
The National Congress of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has approved the formation of a committee to hold an extraordinary congress of the MDP before August 15.
The decision was made at the 22nd meeting of the fourth term of the MDP National Congress.
While deciding to form a committee regarding holding the extraordinary MDP congress, it was also approved at the National Congress meeting on Saturday night that the committee should submit its report to the National Congress before May 15. This decision was passed with 75 votes.
The meeting of the National Congress held on Saturday night approved for the committee to work towards holding the congress before August 15.
Similarly, with the support of 71 members, it was approved at that meeting to establish a Rapid Response Team.
81 members participated in Saturday night’s meeting.
The Congress Committee includes:
- Vice Chairperson Administrative, Ibrahim Waheed
- Vice Chairperson Financial, Ahmed Abdulla
- MDP Vice President, Hisaan Hussain
- MP for Maradhoo Constituency, Ahmed Didi
- MP for North Galolhu Constituency, Mohamed “Kudoo” Ibrahim
- MDP President of Upper North Province, Akram Kamaluddin
- President of Fonadhoo Constituency, Hussain Ismail
- President of North Henveiru Constituency, Ibrahim Muizz
- MDP Spokesperson, Anas Abdul Sattar
- Former MP for Hulhumalé Constituency, Ali Niyaz
The responsibilities of the committee formed to hold the congress include proposing dates for holding the congress, and making proposals regarding arrangements and expenses for the congress.
The Rapid Response Team includes:
- MP for Vaikaradhoo Constituency, Hussain Ziyad
- MP for Kendhoo Constituency, Mauroof Zakir
- MP for Thoddoo Constituency, Hussain Sameer
- Former Environment Minister, Aminath Shauna
- President of Dhidhdhoo Constituency and former MP, Abdulla Waheed
- President of Hoarafushi Constituency and former MP, Ahmed Saleem
- President of Fonadhoo Constituency, Hussain Ismail
- President of Kelaa Constituency and former MP, Ibrahim Shareef
- President of Naifaru Constituency, Abdulla Rasheed Hussain
- President of Maduvvari Constituency, Moosa Ali Manik
- President of Machangolhi Central Constituency, Ahmed Shazeen
- President of Manadhoo Constituency and former MP, Mohamed Thoriq
- President of Thimarafushi Constituency, Ibrahim Anwar
- President of Kolamaafushi Constituency, Mahfooz Saeed
The objectives of the committee include comparing, identifying, and responding to government decisions that affect the country's democracy, governance, and public interest.
As such, it is the purpose of the committee to identify government decisions and policies, and to examine political, economic and social decisions made by the government. It is also the purpose of this committee to monitor government actions and share concerns about government decisions and policies with the public through media, statements and other platforms.
In addition to this, organizing peaceful political activities and gatherings at the national level through the grassroots is also among the responsibilities of the team. When necessary, it is also within the mandate of the committee to carry out work that needs to be done legally and through the People's Majlis.
The work of the committee will be carried out under the direct supervision of the party leadership.
