Our Leaders

Fayyaz Ismail

Chairperson

Fayyaz Ismail is a Lawyer by profession and was the former Minister of Economic Development of Maldives with the mandate of trade, investment and labour. Prior to his appointment as the Minister of Economic Development, Fayyaz was a Member of Parliament for L. Gan constituency for the 18th Peoples Majlis. Fayyaz has over 18 years of experience in legal practice, initially as an Attorney at Law in Shah Hussain and Co Barristers and Attorney’s, before starting his own legal practice as Aequitas Legal Consultants LLP.

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Former President

MP Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (Ibu) has served as the MP for Hinnavaru since 1995. As one of the country’s most senior and experience politicians, MP Ibu played a leading role in the formation of the MDP and the national reform movement, as part of the Special Majlis that drafted the new Constitution.

Abdulla Shahid

President, Maldivian Democratic Party

Ibrahim Waheed

Deputy Chairperson

Ibrahim Waheed was elected as Deputy Chairperson on 25th October 2022. He has been the President of MDP Nolhivaram Constituency since 2010, and was the President of Alifu Alifu Constituency from 2005-2010. Served as the member and Chairperson of MDP Elections Committee (2005-2015). Ibrahim Waheed was the Deputy managing Director of FENAKA Corporation from 2019- 2022, and the Minister of State for Health and Family from 2009-2012 and also Chairman of National Social Protection Agency(NSPA) from 2009-2012.

Ahmed Abdulla

Deputy Chairperson

Hisaan Hussain

Vice President, Maldivian Democratic Party

Ibrahim Nazil

MP for Hithadhoo South Constituency / Parliamentary Group Leader

Ahmed Didi

MP for Maradhoo constituency

Shaazly Shafeeg

Secretary General