Adam Azim (politician)
Adam Azim | |
|---|---|
| އާދަމް އާޒިމް | |
| Mayor of Malé | |
| Assumed office 22 January 2024 | |
| President | Mohamed Muizzu |
| Deputy | Ahmed Nareesh Mohamed Areeeh |
| Preceded by | Ahmed Nareesh (acting mayor) |
| CEO of Maldives Transport and Contracting Company | |
| In office 21 January 2020 – 17 November 2023 | |
| Succeeded by | Mr. Abdulla Ziyad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 December 1970 Malé, Maldives |
| Political party | Maldivian Democratic Party |
| Relations | Mohamed Nazim (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Nottingham University of East London |
| Profession | Politician |
Adam Azim (Dhivehi: އާދަމް އާޒިމް; born 17 December 1970) is a Maldivian politician who is currently serving as the Mayor of Malé since 22 January 2024.
He won the Mayoral Elections, defeating ruling party, People's National Congress's candidate, Azima Shakoor.
Career
Adam Azim is the incumbent Mayor of Malé, the capital of the Maldives.[1][2] He also served as the Chief executive officer of Maldives Transport and Contracting Company.[3] Azim also served as the managing director of State Trading Organization.[4][5]
Arrest
Azim was arrested on 8 June 2017 for "encouraging overthrow of government".[6][7] Azim was questioned over remarks he made on a show broadcast on Sangu TV.[8] His arrest was condemned by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and Amnesty International.[9][10] On 14 June 2017, he was released.[11]
Mayoral Elections 2024
On 14 January 2024, Azim was elected as the Mayor of Malé defeating People's National Congress's candidate, Azima Shakoor with a vote of 7,621.[12][13]
References
- ^ "Maldives: Adam Azim from Maldivian Democratic Party wins Male mayoral by-election". The Times of India. Asian News International. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (13 January 2024). "Adam Azim: New Mayor of Male' City". The Edition. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Adam Azim, 5 Points On New Mayor Of Male From Pro India Party". NDTV. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Adam Azim, CEO of Maldives Transport & Contracting Company". Corporate Maldives. 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "Adam Azim: The CEO Who Transformed MTCC into a Model Government Company". Frontpage. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Adam Azim arrested for 'encouraging overthrow of government'". Maldives Independent. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ Anees, Shan (8 June 2017). "Adam Azim arrested for attempts to overthrow government". Raajje TV. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "Azim questioned over Sangu TV appearance". Maldives Independent. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ Anees, Shan (8 June 2017). "MDP condemns the arrest of Adam Azim". Raajje TV. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ Rasheed, Rushdha (14 June 2017). "Amnesty calls to free Azim, without any conditions". Raajje TV. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "Adam Azim released". Maldives Independent. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (13 January 2024). "Male' Mayoral Election: Azim wins by a large margin!". The Edition. Mihaaru. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Adam Azim Secures Mayoral Victory in Malé City". Maldives Voice. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.