Speaker of Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed, has said that Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid is a good Presidential candidate for Maldives Democratic Party (MDP).

Nasheed made the remarks while speaking at the 'Ask Speaker' programme on Thursday night. He added that Shahid had previously expressed interest in running for Presidency in 2018.

Nasheed further added that he had requested from Shahid to postpone running for presidency, but that Shahid is a fit candidate to take on presidency in the Maldives.

He stated that MDP members have raised the question whether a third candidate would run for presidency in 2023 elections.

Nasheed has also stated that he does not believe it is a good idea for President Solih to run for a second term.