Jumhooree Party (JP) has announced a formal function to present leader Qasim Ibrahim the presidential ticket for the elections.

Speaking to the media at JP office, Qasim's Special Advisor Riyaz Rasheed stated that the function will be held on Friday night at Carnival area. Qasim will be presented with the presidential ticket and his campaign will be officially launched.

"We expect around 4,000 people to attend this function, but the number might increase," Riyaz said.

Riyaz stated that no one will be traveling from the islands for the function. He added that this function would be the most well executed function to present a presidential ticket.

"We are not bringing people from the islands to attend the function. However, some island councillors and WDC members will be present along with Qasim's family from Maamigili, Dhigurah, and Fenfushi," Riyaz said.

Qasim's Special Envoy Ilham Ahmed stated that Qasim Ibrahim will announce some of his presidential pledges on Friday night as well.

Ilham added that Qasim will provide solutions to the public, and noted that he is the most senior presidential candidate as well.