MDP chairperson election: Sangu TV to also host debate between Inthi and Fayyaz

Sangu TV has also decided to host a debate between the two candidates contesting for the chairperson post of main ruling party, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

The two candidates contesting for the chairperson post are Economic Ministry Fayyaz Ismail and North Maafannu MP Imthiyaz Fahumy (Inthi).

Sangu TV’s Managing Director Ibrahim Waheed (Asward) detailed that the debate would be held at 9:00pm on Thursday night.

Prior to this, Raajje TV had announced both candidates had agreed to partake in debate hosted by the broadcasting channel regarding MDP Chairperson election. Raajje TV’s debate is scheduled for 10:30pm on Wednesday night.

The election to select a chairperson of MDP for a term of five years will take place next Saturday.

Heated exchanges have been witnessed between the candidates as the election nears.

Some believe the election is also a competition between President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Nasheed. In this regard, Fayyaz is backed by supporters of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and his policies whilst Inthi is backed by supporters of Nasheed and his policies.