Ibrahim Didi
Ibrahim Didi | |
|---|---|
އިބްރާހީމް ދީދީ | |
| Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture | |
| In office 19 July 2011 – 7 February 2012 | |
| President | Mohamed Nasheed |
| Succeeded by | Ahmed Shafeeu |
| In office 12 November 2008 – 11 December 2010 | |
| President | Mohamed Nasheed |
| Succeeded by | Aminath Jameel (acting) Mohamed Aslam (acting) Himself |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 September 1966 Addu City, Maldives |
| Political party | Maldivian Democratic Party (2008–2012; 2013–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Jumhooree Party (2012–2013) |
Dr. Ibrahim Didi (Dhivehi: އިބްރާހީމް ދީދީ; born 18 September 1966) is a Maldivian politician who served as the Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture from 2008 to 2012. He also served as the president of the Maldivian Democratic Party as well as the president of the Jumhooree Party.
Political career
Prior to entering politics, Didi worked as a dentist.[1]
He was Minister of Fisheries And Agriculture of the Maldives between 2008 and 2012. He became the Minister on 11 November 2008 until resigning after being rejected by the People's Majlis (parliament) on 10 December 2010.[2] He was then re-appointed on 19 July 2011 by president Mohamed Nasheed.[3]
In March 2011, Didi launched his campaign for the President of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).[4]
In April 2012, MDP's national council took a no confience vote against then–MDP president Didi and vice president Alhan Fahmy for making malicious statements which they denied. Both Didi and Fahmy were both critical over the legality and legitimacy of the meeting.[5] The vote was passed which made Didi and Fahmy the former leaders of their respective posts.[6] Didi originally filed a complaint with the Elections Commission but was dropped.[7] He again submitted a complaint to the courts over the dispute.[8] In June, both Didi and Fahmy switched parties to the Jumhooree Party (JP).[9] They both were allegedly poised to keep their roles as president and vice president of the JP.[10]
Later in 2013, Didi rejoined the MDP.[11]
Arrest
In 2015, Didi was arrested for attending opposition protests.[12] He was accused of obstructing police duty, being released on 10 March.[12] His arrest was described as unconstitutional by the Maldivian Democracy Network.[12]
References
- ^ "Adding value to a premium product" (PDF). firstforum.org. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
Ibrahim Didi was born into a fishing community and trained as an orthodontist, but joined the government elected in 2008 to take up one of the most challenging portfolios in the cabinet.
- ^ "President Nasheed Cabinet takes Oath". Miadhu Daily. Nov 13, 2008. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013.
- ^ "President Appoints Dr. Ibrahim Didi as Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture". The President's Office. 19 July 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Dr Didi launches campaign for MDP top post". Maldives Independent. 25 March 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Naahee, Mohamed (30 April 2012). "MDP to take no confidence votes against Party President and Vice President as internal rift grows". Maldives Independent. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Bosley, Daniel (30 April 2012). "MDP National Council votes resoundingly for change in leadership". Maldives Independent. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Bosley, Daniel (3 May 2012). "Dr Didi files complaint with Elections Commission following removal as MDP's President". Minivan News. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
- ^ Merrett, Neil (18 June 2025). "Dr Didi turns to courts over MDP presidency dispute, after EC drops complaint". Maldives Independent. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Naahee, Mohamed; Hassan, Musliha (3 June 2012). "Dr Didi and Alhan join Jumhooree Party, back Gasim as President". Maldives Independent. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Bosley, Daniel (30 May 2012). "Didi and Fahmy allegedly poised to reprise MDP leadership roles in JP". Maldives Independent. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Naish, Ahmed (14 November 2013). "Jumhooree Party leaders, former Islamic Minister Dr Bari join MDP". Maldives Independent. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ a b c "Former MDP President Dr Didi arrested". Maldives Independent. 25 March 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2025.