President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that the Parliamentary candidates running on the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) ticket are the only party candidates. He further stressed that there are no others.

The President said this while speaking at an event where himself and former President Mohamed Nasheed met with Parliamentary candidates of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

He said that it is very clear to him who the candidates of MDP are, for the upcoming Parliamentary election. President Solih noted that the aim is to ensure that MDP candidates are simply that, and added that there no other candidates.

The President highlighted the vital role played by MDP members in ensuring a success in the previous Presidential elections. He noted that Jumhooree Party (JP), Adhaalath Party as well as former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s efforts as well as many others had a hand in the Presidential elections had also been integral in its success.

President Solih stressed that he has not forgotten the assistance offered during the Presidential elections. He said however that ensuring a successful Parliamentary election is vital for moving forward with fulfilling campaign pledges. He noted that the Parliament should consist of members that support and believe in bringing the pledges to fruition. As such, President Solih said that it is vital that Parliament is filled with MDP members.

HE said that MDP had not been successful at gaining a majority at Parliament within the past elections, since the year 2008. He said that MDP has will be moving forward with Parliamentary elections with utmost preparedness and through learning from those experiences.

President Solih said that it is very clear to him that several seats at Parliament will be won by MDP candidates. He noted that the most important step in accomplishing this is to move forward as a team, with a singular, unified goal.