Candidate in the recent presidential election and son of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom, Ahmed Faris Maumoon, has announced his intent to contest in the upcoming Parliamentary Election. Faris will be vying for the Macchangolhu North seat in this election.
Faris will be competing for the Macchangolhu North seat in the election.
Announcing his intent to run for the seat, Farus said he decided to run as the Parliament's role is significant in the country's reform process.
During the first round of the recent presidential election, Faris ran as an independent candidate. He had emerged victorious in the by-election held during the 18th Parliament, filling the vacant seat of Dhiggaru constituency.
