Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s candidate for the parliamentary by-election of Komandoo constituency, Mohamed Rashid has pledged to continue the legacy of late Parliamentarian Hussain Waheed by delivering the development goals of the constituency.
Speaking to the press after submitting candidacy application to the Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) on December 29, 2021, Rashid said he is honoured to have the opportunity to contest for the Komandoo seat on MDP’s ticket and follow in the footsteps of the late Parliamentarian Waheed. Rashid said he aims to continue the legacy of the late parliamentarian, and maintain the same policies in fulfilling the development goals of the constituency.
ECM opened candidacy for the by-election of Komandoo constituency following the passing of the late Parliamentarian Hussain Waheed on December 13. In addition the ruling party MDP, the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and Maldives National Party (MNP) have announced their candidates for the by-election. PPM and MNP will be represented in the by-election by Moosa Fathuhee Adam and Abdul Hannan Idris respectively.
ECM announced the by-election for the Komandoo seat will be held on February 5, 2022. The candidacy for the seat has been opened until December 30, 2021.