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Haitham’s campaign in South Machhangoalhi faced significant challenges, including incidents of vandalism and intimidation.<ref name=":7" /> His campaign booth near the Machchangolhi cemetery was damaged, with glass panels shattered and banners removed.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=raajje.mv |title=Inzaarudhin nama ves MDP ge ehves candidate fahathakah nujeheyne: Haitham |url=https://raajje.mv/53796 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=raajje.mv |language=dv}}</ref> Campaign banners across the constituency were also taken down, while six bikes, including one used by a member of Haitham’s campaign team, were set on fire near a local shop, Haitham received death threats demanding his withdrawal from the election following these incidents<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mihaaru |first=Mohamed Yameen |date=2019-03-23 |title=MDP ge candidate Haitham ge campaign jagaha ah gellun dheefi |url=https://mihaaru.com/majlis_election_2019/52231 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=Mihaaru |language=dv-MV}}</ref> Despite these threats and incidents, the campaign proceeded.<ref name=":7" /> Allegations of an Anti-Islamic Agenda Caused Pre-Election Disunity During Ahmed Haitham’s 2019 Campaign<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maldives: Allegations of anti-Islamic agenda cause pre-election disunity |url=https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/research-reports/articles/stories/maldives-allegations-of-anti-islamic-agenda-cause-pre-election-disunity/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=www.opendoors.org |language=en-US}}</ref> Haitham’s campaign in South Machhangoalhi faced significant challenges, including incidents of vandalism and intimidation.<ref name=":7" /> His campaign booth near the Machchangolhi cemetery was damaged, with glass panels shattered and banners removed.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=raajje.mv |title=Inzaarudhin nama ves MDP ge ehves candidate fahathakah nujeheyne: Haitham |url=https://raajje.mv/53796 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=raajje.mv |language=dv}}</ref> Campaign banners across the constituency were also taken down, while six bikes, including one used by a member of Haitham’s campaign team, were set on fire near a local shop, Haitham received death threats demanding his withdrawal from the election following these incidents<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mihaaru |first=Mohamed Yameen |date=2019-03-23 |title=MDP ge candidate Haitham ge campaign jagaha ah gellun dheefi |url=https://mihaaru.com/majlis_election_2019/52231 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=Mihaaru |language=dv-MV}}</ref> Despite these threats and incidents, the campaign proceeded.<ref name=":7" /> Allegations of an Anti-Islamic Agenda Caused Pre-Election Disunity During Ahmed Haitham’s 2019 Campaign<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maldives: Allegations of anti-Islamic agenda cause pre-election disunity |url=https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/research-reports/articles/stories/maldives-allegations-of-anti-islamic-agenda-cause-pre-election-disunity/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=www.opendoors.org |language=en-US}}</ref>


The 2019 ] were a pivotal moment in Maldivian politics. Led by President ] and former President ], the MDP’s “Agenda 19” campaign emphasised reform and development pledges.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-05 |title=Elections in the Maldives: 2019 Parliamentary Elections {{!}} IFES - The International Foundation for Electoral Systems |url=https://www.ifes.org/tools-resources/faqs/elections-maldives-2019-parliamentary-elections |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=www.ifes.org |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=Forthcoming Parliamentary Elections in Maldives: Initial Observations - Indian Council of World Affairs (Government of India) |url=https://icwa.in/show_content.php?lang=1&level=3&ls_id=11519&lid=3203 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=icwa.in}}</ref>The party triumphed in major population hubs, including nearly all seats in Malé, where Haitham’s constituency was a key victory.<ref name=":6" />With the MDP’s supermajority, the new parliament held unprecedented legislative power, enabling constitutional amendments and judicial reforms.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MDP to celebrate win on Saturday night |url=https://avas.mv/en/62857 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=avas.mv |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-10 |title=Simply put: A new high in Maldives |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/maldives-elections-mohamed-nasheed-mohamed-nasheed-ibrahim-solih-india-maldives-relations-5667626/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Haitham’s election from South Machhangoalhi symbolised this transformative shift in Maldivian politics, Where the MDP believed moved to implement its ambitious reform agenda.<ref>{{Cite web |last=raajje.mv |title=Inzaarudhin nama ves MDP ge ehves candidate fahathakah nujeheyne: Haitham |url=https://raajje.mv/53796 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=raajje.mv |language=dv}}</ref>Haitham Secured South Machangoalhi constituency, with 42.07% of the vote.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Machangolhi Dhekunu Dhaairaa - Majlis Election 2019 Coverage |url=https://majlis19.mihaaru.com/constituencies/78 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=Majlis Election 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Stat App {{!}} Parliamentary Election 2019 |url=https://stat.elections.gov.mv/Home/PE2019 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=stat.elections.gov.mv}}</ref> The 2019 ] were a pivotal moment in Maldivian politics. Led by President ] and former President ], the MDP’s “Agenda 19” campaign emphasised reform and development pledges.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-05 |title=Elections in the Maldives: 2019 Parliamentary Elections {{!}} IFES - The International Foundation for Electoral Systems |url=https://www.ifes.org/tools-resources/faqs/elections-maldives-2019-parliamentary-elections |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=www.ifes.org |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=Forthcoming Parliamentary Elections in Maldives: Initial Observations - Indian Council of World Affairs (Government of India) |url=https://icwa.in/show_content.php?lang=1&level=3&ls_id=11519&lid=3203 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=icwa.in}}</ref>The party triumphed in major population hubs, including nearly all seats in Malé, where Haitham’s constituency was a key victory.<ref name=":6" />With the MDP’s supermajority, the new parliament held unprecedented legislative power, enabling constitutional amendments and judicial reforms.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MDP to celebrate win on Saturday night |url=https://avas.mv/en/62857 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=avas.mv |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-10 |title=Simply put: A new high in Maldives |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/maldives-elections-mohamed-nasheed-mohamed-nasheed-ibrahim-solih-india-maldives-relations-5667626/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Haitham’s election from South Machhangoalhi symbolised this transformative shift in Maldivian politics, Where the MDP believed moved to implement its ambitious reform agenda.<ref>{{Cite web |last=raajje.mv |title=Inzaarudhin nama ves MDP ge ehves candidate fahathakah nujeheyne: Haitham |url=https://raajje.mv/53796 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=raajje.mv |language=dv}}</ref>
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Haitham secured the South Machangoalhi constituency with 42.07% of the vote, winning 867 votes. Abdulla Sinan followed with 676 votes (32.80%), while the remaining candidates, including independent contenders and Ibrahim Mamnoon of the JP, received smaller shares of the vote.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Machangolhi Dhekunu Dhaairaa - Majlis Election 2019 Coverage |url=https://majlis19.mihaaru.com/constituencies/78 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=Majlis Election 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Stat App {{!}} Parliamentary Election 2019 |url=https://stat.elections.gov.mv/Home/PE2019 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=stat.elections.gov.mv}}</ref>


Haitham was elected as a ] of the MDP during the party’s parliamentary group elections held on 2 July 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-02 |title=MDP elects Azim as Parliamentary Group Leader |url=https://psmnews.mv/en/53169 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=PSM News |language=en}}</ref>]In September 2023, Haitham left the ruling MDP and became a member of the opposition, following political pressures and threats to his safety.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MP Haitham's car on fire just days after accident, arson suspected |url=https://edition.mv/mp_ahmed_khaitham_machangolhi_dhekunu/35670 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=The Edition |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Former MP Haitham's car blown up in Sri Lanka |url=https://adhadhu.com/article/58462 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=adhadhu.com |language=dv-mv}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=MP Haitham leaves the main-ruling MDP |url=https://avas.mv/en/136027 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=avas.mv |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-18 |title=Action must be taken against those who mock Islam: Haitham |url=https://timesofaddu.com/2021/05/18/action-must-be-taken-against-those-who-mock-islam-haitham/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=The Times of Addu |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Parliament passes resolution calling for a ban on Israeli tourists and products |url=https://adhadhu.com/article/52005 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Adhadhu |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Richards |first=Andrew |date=2023-09-29 |title=MDP Loses MP as Former MP Joins Fold |url=https://mvrepublic.com/news/mdp-loses-mp-as-former-mp-joins-fold/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Maldives Republic |language=en-US}}</ref> Haitham was elected as a ] of the MDP during the party’s parliamentary group elections held on 2 July 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-02 |title=MDP elects Azim as Parliamentary Group Leader |url=https://psmnews.mv/en/53169 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=PSM News |language=en}}</ref>]In September 2023, Haitham left the ruling MDP and became a member of the opposition, following political pressures and threats to his safety.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MP Haitham's car on fire just days after accident, arson suspected |url=https://edition.mv/mp_ahmed_khaitham_machangolhi_dhekunu/35670 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=The Edition |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Former MP Haitham's car blown up in Sri Lanka |url=https://adhadhu.com/article/58462 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=adhadhu.com |language=dv-mv}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=MP Haitham leaves the main-ruling MDP |url=https://avas.mv/en/136027 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=avas.mv |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-18 |title=Action must be taken against those who mock Islam: Haitham |url=https://timesofaddu.com/2021/05/18/action-must-be-taken-against-those-who-mock-islam-haitham/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=The Times of Addu |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Parliament passes resolution calling for a ban on Israeli tourists and products |url=https://adhadhu.com/article/52005 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Adhadhu |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Richards |first=Andrew |date=2023-09-29 |title=MDP Loses MP as Former MP Joins Fold |url=https://mvrepublic.com/news/mdp-loses-mp-as-former-mp-joins-fold/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Maldives Republic |language=en-US}}</ref>

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Former Maldivian MP for South Machangolhi constituency
Ahmed Haitham
އަޙްމަދު ޚައިތަމް
Member of the People´s Majlis of the Republic of Maldives
Honourable Member of the Parliament Ahmed Haitham
In office
28 May 2019 – 28 May 2024
PresidentIbrahim Mohamed Solih
Vice PresidentFaisal Naseem
Preceded byAbdulla Shinan
Succeeded byMusthafa Hassan
Parliamentary groupMaldivian Democratic Party (2019–2023)
People's National Congress (2023–)
ConstituencyMachangoalhi South
Parliamentary Group Whip
In office
2 July 2019 – 29 September 2023
Parliamentary groupMaldivian Democratic Party
Executive Committee Member of the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption
Country Treasurer to the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption
In office
17 December 2023 – 15 July 2024
Preceded byFirst holder
Succeeded byAhmed Shakir
Personal details
BornRepublic of Maldives
Political partyMaldivian Democratic Party
People's National Congress
ProfessionPolitician
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Ahmed Haitham (Dhivehi: އަޙްމަދު ޚައިތަމް) is a former member of parliament (MP) representing the South Machangoalhi constituency (Dhivehi: މައްޗަންގޮޅި ދެކުނު ދާއިރާ) People's Majlis of the Republic of Maldives. He was elected in 2019, serving until 2024. In 2023, amidst internal party discord, he resigned from the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and subsequently aligned himself with the People’s National Congress. Haitham was known for his active role in social justice, child welfare, and health-related issues during his tenure. He is credited with orchestrating a Maldivan ban on Israeli passports as well as unveiling high-profile corruption in COVID-19 ventilator procurement, culminating in the ousting of the health minister. On 17 December 2023, during his tenure as a parliamentarian, Ahmed Haitham was elected to the Executive Committee of the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption(GOPAC), serving as the Country Treasurer.

During his tenure in parliament, Haitham held positions in several standing committees and subcommittees, contributing to policymaking on various national and international issues. He was a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, and the Committee on National Security Services. He served as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee of the Joint Committee on Economic Affairs and Environment and Climate Change and the Subcommittee on National Security Services, which addressed the Chagos Archipelago sovereignty dispute. Haitham also chaired two subcommittees under the Committee on Environment and Climate Change, overseeing the Energy Bill (Dhivehi: ހަކަތައިގެ ބިލު) and the PLS work of the Climate Emergency Act. These roles encompassed areas such as foreign relations, national security, and environmental policy.

Early life

Haitham began his professional career as an information technology expert in late 1990´s. He advocated for reforms and improvements across various sectors. Haitham worked as a photojournalist for Minivan Daily.

Electoral history

In the MDP primary election for the South Machangoalhi constituency held on 19 January 2019, Ahmed Haitham, represented the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), was elected as the Member of Parliament for South Machhangoalhi in 8th of April 2019 parliamentary elections, contributing to the MDP’s historic landslide victory. The 2019 Maldivian parliamentary election marked the first time a single party secured a supermajority in the People’s Majlis, with the MDP winning 65 out of 87 seats.

Haitham’s campaign in South Machhangoalhi faced significant challenges, including incidents of vandalism and intimidation. His campaign booth near the Machchangolhi cemetery was damaged, with glass panels shattered and banners removed. Campaign banners across the constituency were also taken down, while six bikes, including one used by a member of Haitham’s campaign team, were set on fire near a local shop, Haitham received death threats demanding his withdrawal from the election following these incidents Despite these threats and incidents, the campaign proceeded. Allegations of an Anti-Islamic Agenda Caused Pre-Election Disunity During Ahmed Haitham’s 2019 Campaign

The 2019 Maldivian parliamentary elections were a pivotal moment in Maldivian politics. Led by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and former President Mohamed Nasheed, the MDP’s “Agenda 19” campaign emphasised reform and development pledges. The party triumphed in major population hubs, including nearly all seats in Malé, where Haitham’s constituency was a key victory.With the MDP’s supermajority, the new parliament held unprecedented legislative power, enabling constitutional amendments and judicial reforms. Haitham’s election from South Machhangoalhi symbolised this transformative shift in Maldivian politics, Where the MDP believed moved to implement its ambitious reform agenda.

Election Results
Candidate Party Votes Percentage
Ahmed Haitham MDP 867 42.07%
Abdulla Sinan Independent 676 32.80%
Ibrahim Mamnoon JP 337 16.35%
Abdulla Leemaan Zahir Independent 95 4.61%
Fuad Thaufeeq Independent 73 3.54%
Ibrahim Shakir Independent 13 0.63%
Islands Population Eligible Voters
Machangolhi Dhekunu 4336 3174
Total 4336 3174

Haitham secured the South Machangoalhi constituency with 42.07% of the vote, winning 867 votes. Abdulla Sinan followed with 676 votes (32.80%), while the remaining candidates, including independent contenders and Ibrahim Mamnoon of the JP, received smaller shares of the vote.

Haitham was elected as a whip of the MDP during the party’s parliamentary group elections held on 2 July 2019.

Haitham taking the oath as a parliamentarian of the People’s Majlis on 28 May 2019

In September 2023, Haitham left the ruling MDP and became a member of the opposition, following political pressures and threats to his safety.

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