Aishath Nahula
Aishath Nahula (sometimes known by Aisha; born 12 March 1982) is a Maldivian politician and public figure. She is currently the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of Maldives, and a national council member of the Jumhooree Party.
Aishath Nahula | |
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އައިޝަތު ނަހުލާ | |
_(cropped).jpg.webp) Nahula in 2019 | |
| Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation | |
| Assumed office 17 November 2018 | |
| President | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
| Preceded by | Ameen Ibrahim |
| Council Member of the Jumhooree Party | |
| Assumed office 24 August 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Aishath Nahula 12 March 1982 Malé, Maldives |
| Political party | Jumhooree Party |
| Spouse(s) | Qasim Ibrahim |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | Villa College |
Career and personal life
Aisha was elected to the national executive council of the Jumhooree Party in June 2018.[1]
During the 2018 presidential elections, Aisha traveled to several islands on campaign to garner support for MDP/joint opposition presidential candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih[2] who won the bitterly fought elections which were held on 23 September 2018.[3]
At the age, she married prominent businessman and leader of the Jumhooree Party of Maldives, Qasim Ibrahim.
References
- Ali, Humaam (23 June 2018). "JP leader's wife Aishath Nahula wins party council seat". Raajje.mv News. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- "Qasim's wife Aishath Nahula campaigns at AA. Atoll". Vnews.mv. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- "Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wins Maldives Presidency". Straitstimes.com. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
External links
- "Qasim Ibrahim's spouse dispels rumours of contesting as running mate". The Edition. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- Zalif, Zunana (10 September 2018). "JP leader's wife conducts door-to-door campaign in capital city". Raajje.mv News. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- Zalif, Zunana (9 September 2018). "The nation will plunge into slavery if President Yameen is elected for a second term: Qasim". Raajje.mv News. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
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