MDP Chairperson election 2026

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President Nasheed pictured with the MDP flag during an event held to celebrate the victory in the Chairperson election.

Young people seeking political opportunities should look to Meekail as an example: President Nasheed

A scene from the march held to conclude former President Mohamed Nasheed's "Bodu Badhalu" campaign.

MDP ranks reorganized; we will change President Muizzu's government: Nasheed

A scene from a previous internal election held by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

Voting hours extended for MDP Chairperson election

Wafiru, a MIFCO employee who greeted President Nasheed at Kooddoo Airport, shakes hands with him: He has also been suspended for 14 days without pay.

Seven MIFCO employees suspended over airport welcome for Nasheed

Former Minister of Environment, Aminath Shauna.

MDP must strengthen its internal governance and move away from political practices centered around specific individuals: Shauna

A scene from a previous internal election held by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

MDP: All ballot boxes will be dispatched to islands by Thursday

Member of Parliament for South Galolhu, Meekail Ahmed Naseem, speaks at the launching ceremony of the "Ithubaaru" campaign.

Locations of several polling stations changed following issue raised by Meekail

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has opened the opportunity to submit complaints regarding the updated voters' list for its upcoming chairperson election.

MDP Chairperson Election: Complaints invited for updated voters' list

Former Member of Parliament for the Hulhumale' constituency, Ali Niyaz.

MDP Presidency must be passed to a new generation: Niyaz

Meekail participates in a street corner rally organized by the "Ithubaaru" campaign team.

I want to win MDP Chairperson election with votes of grassroots members who worked tirelessly: Meekail

Meekail speaking at a press conference held at the MDP headquarters on Monday.

Seeking court intervention for matters that can be resolved internally within the party is regrettable: Meekail

The building housing the Civil Court.

Lawsuit filed in Civil Court regarding MDP Chairperson election!

Candidates contesting the MDP Chairperson election.

Three candidates to contest for MDP Chairpersonship!

Former MDP Chairperson and Member of Parliament for the South Galolhu constituency, Meekail Ahmed Naseem, who is contesting for the position of MDP Chairperson.

Fayyaz and Meekail oppose postponing MDP Chairperson election

Meekail Ahmed Naseem, Member of Parliament for the South Galolhu constituency.

Meekail to supporters: Refrain from mocking or harassing opposing candidates

From the press conference held to announce that Member of Parliament for South Galolhu constituency, Meekail Ahmed Naseem, is the candidate endorsed by the party's parliamentary group for the upcoming MDP Chairperson election.

MDP PG endorses Meekail for position of party Chairperson

The individuals who have expressed interest in contesting for the position of MDP Chairperson thus far are (from left to right) Meekail Ahmed Naseem, Alhan Fahmy, and Mohamed Nasheed.

MDP opens applications for Chairperson position