Hulhudhoo MP Ilyas Labeeb has said that he will run for The Democrats Presidential Primary.

Ilyas tweeted that he would like to be given the support of the members as he is contesting the primary.

"With god's blessings, I intend to contest the primaries to select a candidate to be contested by this party in the 2023 elections. I seek the support of the members," Ilyas said.

The Democrats are scheduled to hold its presidential primary on July 28. The party was formed by lawmakers supporting former MDP president Mohamed Nasheed.

Nasheed had signed up for the party on July 13. Nasheed was involved in the formation of the party and in shaping the party's policy and future.