Former President Mohamed Nasheed has praised long-serving lawmaker Abdulla Shahid after he announced his resignation as a parliamentarian.
In a tweet on Friday night, Nasheed highlighted Shahid’s contributions during the government transition in 2008 and 2018.
Also praising Shahid’s work as a speaker, Nasheed expressed confidence that he will continue contributing to the nation.
MP Abdulla Shahid Majlis in isthiufa dhevvi iru ebeyfulha 2008 aai 2018 ga transitional masakkaiy kohdhevvi.Adhi Majlis ge raees kamaa nuhanugina khidhmaiy rayyithunnaa dhaulathah kohdhevaafavey.Shahid ge khidhmaiy Raajje ah abadhuves libeynekan yaqeen.@abdulla_shahid ah marhaba
— Mohamed Nasheed (@MohamedNasheed) November 16, 2018
During his 25 years in parliament, Shahid, as well as being a speaker, represented North-Henveiru and Keyodhoo constituencies in parliament. He was also a member of the committees that drafted the current ‘green’ Constitution and the earlier ‘blue’ Constitution.
Announcing his resignation, Shahid said he will next be working in President-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s government but did not disclose any details.
