Independent MP Zahir Adam joins ruling MDP

Independent MP for Gahdhoo Zahir Adam has joined the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

Speaking to Haveeru, Zahir claimed it was not him joining the ruling party, but rather the “people of my constituency [who] signed to MDP. When a person who has been approved by the people of the constituency joins the party, it is the citizens joining the party.”

the opposition Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) MP for Maafannu-West Abdulla Abdur Raheem also joined MDP in August, but later rejoined DRP after less than a day in the ruling party.