Aminath Jabir, the daughter of Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) leader and MP for Kaashidhoo constituency, Abdulla Jabir, has been appointed as DRP's Secretary-General.

The position of Secretary-General was previously held by Abdulla Afeef, of Gaaf Alif atoll Kolamaafushi, Ocean Reed who was also appointed to the position this November.

The Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) also elected Ibrahim Shiham, the younger sibling of MP for Kaashidhoo and DRP leader, Abdulla Jabir, as the deputy leader of the party.

The two were elected for vacancies left behind by the party's former deputy leader, Mohamed Nasheed (colonel) and the party's former Secretary-General, Nahula Ali, to join the main opposition party, Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM).

Since being elected as the MP for Kaashidhoo constituency in the 19th parliament, Jabir took the position of DRP leader on 23 July and has been heavily involved in the party's progress.

Likewise, the party has announced plans to hold the party’s congress as well as increase membership by 10,000.

DRP's congress is scheduled to be held from 27-29 February 2020, at the constituency of Kaashidhoo.