With 8 candidates, stage set for most competitive pres election

EC confirmed that nine candidates belonging to different parties and ideologies have filed their nomination papers for the 2023 Presidential Elections.

7 August 2023

Gasim contests to defend JP leader post; wife for deputy

Apart from Nahula, many others have applied for the position.

18 February 2023

Ex-home minister announces presidential bid

Meanwhile, it is being rumoured that JP leader Qasim Ibrahim is also likely to contest the elections.

4 February 2023

Nasheed says 2023 golden opportunity for Gasim to win presidency

During MDP’s first term, Nasheed came to power as part of a coalition led by the Jumhooree Party with the help of Gasim.

9 February 2023

Gasim lauds Nasheed, Maumoon

He noted that Nasheed had also helped him travel to Germany from Singapore for further treatment.

25 February 2023

PPM proposes Yameen as common opposition candidate

Leaders of Democrats, JP and MNP have announced that they were in agreement to field to a common candidate if PPM agreed to do their proposa.

19 July 2023

Gasim denies running mate talks with Nasheed

"I am yet to decide," he said when asked if he would contest the elections separately.

1 March 2023

JP to host national assembly in Feb

In the previous three elections, each ruler managed to win by forging an alliance with the JP.

12 January 2023