Opposition Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) Supreme Leader Maumoon Abdul Gayoom will begin his campaign trips to the atolls to gain support for the candidates competing in the local council election scheduled for February 5.
DRP Deputy Leader Ilham Ahmed said Gayoom will first visit Kaaf atoll Guraidhoo this evening in order to hold a ceremony in the island and will return to Male tonight.
“Haa Dhaal atoll Kulhudhuffushi is next on plan. On his visits, he will meet with the citizens and hold ceremonies. The main aim of the trip is to gain support for the DRP candidates,” he said.
Gayoom will visit Kulhudhuffushi on January 14, Haa Alif atoll Vashafaru on January 15, Meem atoll Mulaku and Dhiggaru on January 17, Faaf atoll Nilandhoo on January 18, and Addu Atoll and Fuvammulah on January 21.
The campaign team will also visit Laam atoll Fonadhoo on January 28 and Gaaf Alif atoll Villingilli on January 29.
Gemanafushi MP Ilham said the campaign team might also visit nearby islands.
“Moreover he will also meet with members in an attempt to increase the number of [party] members. After returning to Male he will hold a rally on the third of next month,” he said.
Asked if Leader Ahmed Thasmeen Ali will participate in the trip, Ilham said members of all the elements of the party were invited and added that he hopes to see Thasmeen participating in some of the visits.
Ousted Deputy Leader Umar Naseer will also address the party’s supporters on the speeches during the ceremonies.
Ilham further noted that MPs, council members and well-wishers are among those who funded the visit.
“DRP didn’t even spend 50 laari for the trip. People in the atolls and well-wishers are funding the trip. Some have spent Rf10,000 and Rf15,000 for the trip,” he said.
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