Leader of Jumhooree Party (JP) Qasim Ibrahim has demanded the resignation of party president Ali Waheed after he was sacked as the government's Tourism Minister amid a sexual misconduct scandal.

A senior official of the party revealed to ONE today that JP Leader Qasim had demanded Ali Waheed's resignation sometime today.

Chief Spokesperson for Jumhooree Party, Ali Solih did not deny the news when reached by ONE for a comment.

Ali Waheed is being accused of sexual harassment and assault by various employees of the Tourism Ministry, who had met with President Solih and the Gender Minister yesterday. During the meeting, they had shared first-hand accounts of the harassment.

Some sources claim that the number of employees Ali Waheed had harassed was at 9 while some claim 7, though nothing has been confirmed as of yet. Some of the employees were also subject to harassment and assault outside the workplace as well.

Maldives Police Service have also confirmed that they have launched an investigation into the issue but refrained from sharing any further details.