Abdul Raheem Abdulla
Abdul Raheem Abdulla | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 19, 1967 Fonadhoo, Maldives |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | 21st Speaker of the People's Majlis, Chairman of the People's National Congress (Maldives) |
Abdul Raheem Abdulla (; born 19 April 1967), commonly referred to as Adhurey, is a Maldivian political figure who has held the position of the 21st speaker of the People's Majlis since 28 May 2024.[1][2] Prior to this role, he served as Special Advisor to President Mohamed Muizzu.[3] Additionally, he holds the position of chairman for the People's National Congress (Maldives).[4][5]
Early life
Born on 19 April 1967 in Fonadhoo, Abdul Raheem Abdulla is the son of Maryam Ahmed. During President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's administration, he was exiled due to an incident involving the theft of corrugated roofing sheets from the State Trading Organisation, which led to him being nicknamed "Tinu Adhurey".
Career
In 2009, Abdul Raheem secured a seat in the 17th People's Majlis as a representative of the People's Alliance, a party headed by former President Abdulla Yameen. He was re-elected in 2014 to serve in the 18th People's Majlis, this time representing the Progressive Party of Maldives from Fonadhoo. Although nominated for Deputy Speaker, he was defeated by Reeko Moosa Manik. Subsequently, he was named Vice President of PPM. Abdul Raheem played a pivotal role in establishing the People's National Congress and assumed its chairmanship. On 17 November 2023, he was designated Special Advisor to the President and later ascended to the role of Speaker of the People's Majlis on 28 May 2024.
Controversies and Gaffes
Abdul Raheem attracted criticism after labeling former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed as a "Jew" and describing him as a "Munafiq of proportions hereto unseen in the country."
He also faced widespread ridicule following a statement during the 2018 Maldivian presidential election campaign, where he claimed that an event drew 200,000 attendees "because 50 multiplied by 4 is 200,000." This miscalculation earned him the moniker "Hisaabu Soa" or "Mathematics teacher," with his flawed arithmetic humorously termed "Adhureymatics."
References
- ↑ "20th Parliament Speaker". People's Majlis. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ↑ Abdulla, Aishath Fareeha (28 May 2024). "އަބްދުއްރަހީމް މަޖިލިސް ރައީސަކަށް އިންތިހާބުކޮށްފި" [Abdul Raheem elected Speaker of Parliament]. Dhauru (in ދިވެހިބަސް). Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ↑ "The President appoints top executives to the President's Office". The Edition. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ↑ Shahid, Malika (5 October 2023). "Dr. Muizzu as PNC leader, Abdul Raheem as chairperson". The Edition. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ↑ "Party Leaders". People's National Congress. Retrieved 11 April 2024.