The main opposition party MDP has opened application for the post of party president.

In a notification, the party said that the application process for the post of party president will begin on Tuesday and will continue till February 20.

"The election for the post of party president will be held on Saturday, March 02, 2024," the party said in a statement.

Candidates can download the application form for the post of party president from the website. At the time of submission of the application, the records of crime and debt completed by the Department of Judicial Administration should be submitted.

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has been appointed as the president of MDP. He continues to hold the post.