The Maldives National Party (MNP) has awarded its presidential ticket to Mohamed Nazim to contest in the 2023 presidential election.
President of MNP Nazim received the ticket at a special ceremony at Artificial Beach in Male’ City. Nazim won the primary election uncontested. He has also officially launched his election campaign with the slogan and song. At the ceremony, Nazim detailed his pledges and manifesto for the election.
The presidential election is scheduled for September 9. Those who have announced their intention to run in the election include President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who won the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) primary election, and the candidate of the main opposition coalition former President Abdulla Yameen, who is serving an 11-year prison sentence over corruption and money laundering. He will receive the opportunity to run in the election if he wins the appeal case.
Additionally, Leader of Jumhooree Party (JP) Qasim Ibrahim has received his party ticket while former Minister of Home Affairs Umar Naseer and former Attorney General (AG) Dr. Mohamed Munawar have announced their intention to run in the election.