Opposition announces shadow cabinet
The newly launched ‘Maldives United Opposition’ has announced a 19-member shadow cabinet comprised of senior opposition figures and former top officials of President Abdulla Yameen’s administration.
01 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM
The newly launched Maldives United Opposition, a coalition of five rival groups, has announced a 19-member shadow cabinet comprised of senior opposition figures and former top officials of President Abdulla Yameen’s administration.
Former Vice President Dr Mohamed Jameel was named its leader, and the chairperson of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, Ali Waheed, was named his deputy.
Former President Mohamed Nasheed, Adhaalath Party Leader Sheikh Imran Abdulla, and former Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim will serve as advisors.
The coalition was announced today in London, where key leaders are living in exile.
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