Manadhoo MP Umar Hussain, North Fuvahmulah MP Ali Shah, and Guraidhoo MP Hussain Manik have signed onto Jumhooree Party.
JP’s parliamentary group leader Abdulla Riyaz congratulated Umar for joining the party in a tweet on Wednesday.
Umar was elected to the parliament with Maldives Development Alliance (MDA)’s ticket.
Maruhabaa Hon MP Umar Hussain! JP aai gulhivadaigathumun ikhulaastheri shukureh dhannavan! pic.twitter.com/8iC40430IB
— Abdulla Riyaz MP (@riyazabdulla) November 28, 2018
Ali Shah and Hussain Manik handed over their membership forms to JP leader Qasim Ibrahim at a special ceremony on Tuesday night. Senior JP members including former President Mohamed Jameel were present at the ceremony.
Speaking at the ceremony, MP Shah emphasized the need for politicians to prioritize the nation over their own concerns and praised the four leaders of the government coalition.
Both Shah and Hussain Manik had previously been members of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM).
Bilehdhoo MP Ahmed Mubeen and Hanimaadhoo MP Hussain Shahid have also recently signed onto JP.
With the addition of the new MPs, JP’s parliamentary group now consists of 19 members.
