Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed has begun his campaign for the primary election of the main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).
Speaker Nasheed held the inaugural campaign event at Sultan Park on December 28. At the event, he spoke on his reasons for contesting in the primary election and his pledges for the presidential run. He also severely criticised the policies of the current administration. After commencing his campaign, he has begun a trip to visit all islands in Haa Alifu Atoll.
Speaker Nasheed and President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih are the only candidates contesting in the MDP primary election, to be held on January 28. President Solih has also begun his campaign and his team has opened campaign sites and begun travelling to the atolls as part of the campaign activities.