Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Ex Minister to form political party

31 October 2007
Report: Soodh

Ex Tourism Minister Dr. Musthafaa Luthufee has revealed that he is working on forming a political party.

He made the statement while answering a question from Velidhoo News. Musthafaa Luthufee said that the main aim of forming a political party is to introduce new faces to the political circle as well as to provide the opportunity for those who have not joined any party to do so. He also said that the party once formed would make alliances with other political parties and work together to bring reform to the country.

“Our aim is to introduce new faces to the political circle, and to provide the opportunity for all those who have not yet joined any party, to do so and form close alliances with other parties and to work together to bring reform to this country” Musthafaa told Velidhoo News.

When asked if he intends to compete in the coming presidential elections of 2008 if his party is registered on time, and who are main personalities working with him to form the party, Musthafaa replied that Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik and Dr. Mohamed Ali are included in the list.

He added that if the party is registered on time for the elections and after considering the political situation prevalent at that time, the party would consider competing in the election of 2008.

Dr. Musthafaa Luthfee apart from being a political activist is also a famous author.

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