Ahmed Haitham is a former Member of Parliament (MP) representing the South Machangolhi constituency in People's Majlis of the Maldives.[1] He was elected in 2019, serving until 2023 when he resigned from the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) due to internal party disputes.[2][3][4][5] Haitham was known for his active role in social justice, child welfare, and health-related issues during his tenure.[6][7] One of his most notable actions was summoning the Minister of Health to Parliament regarding corruption related to ventilator procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to significant media attention and the minister’s eventual removal from office.[8][9][10][11][12][13]
Ahmed Haitham | |
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އަޙްމަދު ޚައިތަމް | |
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| Former Member of the People’s Majlis, Maldives | |
| Honourable Member of the Parliament Ahmed Haitham | |
| In office 28 May 2019 – 28 May 2024 | |
| President | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
| Vice President | Faisal Naseem |
| Preceded by | Abdulla Shinan |
| Succeeded by | Musthafa Hassan |
| Parliamentary group | Maldives Democratic Party (2019–2023) People's National Congress (2023–present) |
| Constituency | Machangolhi South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 September 1980 Republic of Maldives |
| Political party | Maldivian Democratic Party People´s National Congress |
| Spouse | Shajaan Muaz Shaheem |
| Children | 5 |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | https://majlis.gov.mv/en/19-parliament/members/95 |
During his time in Parliament, Haitham was a member of several key committees[14], including those related to national security, health, and foreign relations.[15] He also submitted motions and petitions advocating for the welfare of vulnerable groups, such as tourism industry workers during the pandemic[16] and the enhancement of drug rehabilitation facilities in the country.[17]
In September 2023, amidst political pressures and threats to his safety, Haitham left the ruling MDP and became a member of the opposition. Despite facing multiple threats and challenges, including harassment directed at his family, Haitham continued to speak out on issues of national importance.[18][failed verification]
References
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- ^ "MP Haitham leaves MDP". Voice.mv. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ Sep 28, 0; 2023 18:15. "MP Haitham leaves MDP citing 'loss of values'". SunOnline International. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
{{cite web}}:|first=has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "MP Haitham leaves the main-ruling MDP". avas.mv. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ Richards, Andrew (2023-09-29). "MDP Loses MP as Former MP Joins Fold". Maldives Republic. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Parliamentary motion calls for pre-approved visas for tourists | ThePress". thePress.mv. 2024-05-06. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Speaker: No one is better aware of child abuse issues than MPs". SunOnline International. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ raajje.mv. "Covid-19: MP seeks to question Minister Ameen on ventilator shipment". raajje.mv. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Minister Ameen responds to MP Haitham's queries | ThePress". thePress.mv. 2020-04-28. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "MP proposes to question Health Minister over ventilators". SunOnline International. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Ameen deliberately lied to Parliament: Committee report". The Times of Addu. 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Parliament votes to charge ex-Minister Ameen for ethics violation". SunOnline International. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Minister Ameen responds to MP Haitham's queries | ThePress". thePress.mv. 2020-04-28. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Members - People's Majlis of Maldives". majlis.gov.mv. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Members - People's Majlis of Maldives". majlis.gov.mv. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Chamber Documents - People's Majlis of Maldives". dev.majlis.gov.mv. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Chamber Documents - People's Majlis of Maldives". dev.majlis.gov.mv. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "MP Haitham's car on fire just days after accident, arson suspected". The Edition. Retrieved 2024-12-11.