Yameen picks Islamic university chancellor as running mate
Dr Shaheem previously served as Islamic minister in President Yameen’s cabinet.
08 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, chancellor of the Islamic University of Maldives, was announced Saturday night as the running mate of President Abdulla Yameen.
The pick was unanimously endorsed by the Progressive Party of Maldives council.
“I urge everyone to unite behind President Yameen and for scholars, youth and all women of the country to work towards winning this election in one round,” Shaheem tweeted after the announcement.
At a press briefing with the party’s new running mate, MP Abdul Raheem Abdulla said the PPM leadership was pleased with his assurances of loyalty to the president.
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