LGA CEO Mohamed Nimal announces candidacy for PNC vice president

Local Government Authority (LGA) CEO Mohamed Nimal has decided to contest for the post of Vice President of the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC).

Nimal made the official announcement in a Facebook post on Thursday.

He said he has decided to contest for the party’s vice-president post for the next five-year term, and in this regard seeks the support of party members and delegates at the upcoming congress. The PNC congress is scheduled for September.

Nimal previously served as a vice‑president of PNC during the period when the party was in opposition for most of the last presidential term. He said that although the government of that time made things difficult, PNC continued its efforts to strengthen its base and ultimately bring the party to power.

“When I served as vice-president, I worked as a team member who listened to everyone. Being able to contribute to bringing the party to power was a great honour for me,” he said.

Nimal said the core responsibility of the deputy is to support President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu in his efforts to strengthen the country’s development, independence, stability, and sovereignty.

He added that one of his biggest goals is ensuring President Muizzu’s victory in the 2028 presidential election.

“The main purpose of contesting is to help the party’s president in his mission for the nation’s progress and independence. And to work towards securing President Muizzu’s win in the 2028 election,” he said.

He also highlighted that his political stance will remain unwavering, and that he will stand with party members “in every challenge and every victory.”

In addition to Nimal, the following have decided to contest for the post of PNC Vice President:  

• Asma Rasheed  

• Central Maafannu MP Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu)  

• Government’s Chief Spokesperson Mohamed Saeed  

• Economic Minister Abdulla Rafiu  

• Youth Minister Ibrahim Shujau  

• Baarah MP Fathimath Saudha  

• Nilandhoo MP Ahmed Shiyam  

Of these, Saeed, Mundhu, Shujau and Shiyam currently serve as Vice Presidents of the party.

Mohamed Nimal currently serves as the CEO of LGA. He previously served as President of the Male' Atoll Council. He has also served as Minister Counsellor at the Maldives High Commission in Sri Lanka, Managing Director of Maldives Road Development Corporation (MRDC), Managing Director and Board Member of FENAKA Corporation, and Deputy Minister of Tourism.