Ahmed Saleem (Maaz Saleem), who contested the first round of the presidential election as the running mate of independent candidate Umar Naseer, has chosen to support the Maldivian Democratic Party's (MDP) presidential candidate, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, in the upcoming second round.
Saleem's endorsement of President Solih comes while Umar Naseer, who came fourth in the first round, has decided not to support either candidate contesting the second round of the election. Saleem participated in an MDP campaign event in Hulhumale' on Thursday, showing his support for the President by standing alongside President Solih throughout the event.
Saleem has previously served as the State Minister of Home Ministry in the government of former President Abdullah Yameen.
