Qasim Ibrahim has been elected as the leader of Jumhooree Party.

In an uncontested election, Hon. Qasim Ibrahim was elected to the post at the National Conference currently being held at Dharubaaruge. He was the sole candidate expressed interest to the position. Since its inception, the JP has been led by Gasim Ibrahim as party’s leader.

Jumhooree Party will also be electing 5 deputy leaders  at the conference meeting today. An amendment was made to the party charter yesterday, abolishing Vice President and President’s position in the party leadership lineup.

The third largest party in the Maldives, with over 22,ooo members in its party registry, JP will also be electing a council during the conference today.

Over 1,000 members and representatives attended the event that began at Dharubaaruge this weekend. In addition to JP members, senior officials from political parties attended the event as well. Indian Ambassador Shri Munu Mahawar also attended the nation conference.