Jumhooree Party Leader Qasim Ibrahim has stated that it might be likely that Maldives Reform Movement (MRM) President, Faris Maumoon would be the running mate for JP

Qasim had met with Farim, and the founder of MRM, Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom to discuss the upcoming Presidential Election in September.

Speaking to the press after the meeting at Maumoon Foundation office, Qasim stated that it is possible to make Faris the running mate of JP. However, he stated that the decision should not be his and that the JP Council will make a final decision.