Kaashidhoo MP Elect and famed businessman, Abdulla Jabir has revealed that he is strongly interested in being the Speaker of Parliament, and that I was something he really ‘liked’.

Jabir’s statement came during the ‘Fashaairu’ program on Raajje TV this morning. He noted that he will carry out discussions with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and MDP Leader, Mohamed Nasheed as well.

“However, I will only do it if President Mohamed Solih asks me to. No other way will I do it,” Jabir said.

Former President Mohamed Nasheed has previously said that Mohamed Aslam would make a great candidate for Speaker. Addressing this, Jabir also noted that Aslam would be a good fit for the role, and added that Aslam too would back Jabir’s bid for speaker.

While Jabir has expressed his interests in being the Speaker of Parliament, he is the Special Envoy of the President. He is also the political advisor of President Nasheed.

Jumhooree Party Leader, Qasim Ibrahim – who is also a coalition partner is currently serving as the Speaker of Parliament.