Aishath Nahula (sometimes known by Aisha; born 12 March 1982) is a Maldivian politician and public figure. She was the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of Maldives, and a national council member of the Jumhooree Party.[1]
Aishath Nahula | |
|---|---|
| އައިޝަތު ނަހުލާ | |
_(cropped).jpg) Nahula in 2019 | |
| Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation | |
| In office 17 November 2018 – 17 November 2023 | |
| President | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
| Preceded by | Ameen Ibrahim |
| Succeeded by | Mohamed Ameen |
| Council Member of the Jumhooree Party | |
| Assumed office 24 August 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Aishath Nahula 12 March 1982 Hoarafushi, Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives |
| Political party | Jumhooree Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | Villa College |
Career
editAisha was elected to the National Executive Council of the Jumhooree Party in June 2018.[2]
During the 2018 presidential elections, Nahula traveled to several islands on campaign to garner support for MDP/joint opposition presidential candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih[3] who won the elections which were held on 23 September 2018.[4]
On 17 November 2018, president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih appointed Nahula as the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation.[5] During her ministerial term, she was accused of corruption along with a senior employee at the ministry for registering vehicles against regulations, in addition to allegedly obtaining financial gains through these means.[6][7] In addition, she was also fined by the Health Protection Agency due to not quarantining for 14 days after she came back from Dubai.[8]
On 26 February 2023, she was elected as a Deputy Leader of the Jumhooree Party.[9][10]
She also ran for the South Hulhumale' constituency during the 2024 Maldivian parliamentary election, but she lost to Ahmed Shamheed, an MDP member.[11][12]
Personal life
editNahula was born on 12 March 1982 in Hoarafushi.[13] She is married to Qasim Ibrahim, a businessman and leader of the Jumhooree Party of Maldives. Together, they have six children.[14]
References
edit- ^ Zalif, Zunana (10 September 2018). "JP leader's wife conducts door-to-door campaign in capital city". Raajje TV. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Ali, Humaam (23 June 2018). "JP leader's wife Aishath Nahula wins party council seat". Raajje TV. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Qasim's wife Aishath Nahula campaigns at AA. Atoll". Vnews. 2018-09-06. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018.
- ^ "Maldives opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wins presidency with 58.3%: Official". The Straits Times. Agence France-Presse. 24 September 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "President appoints members to the Cabinet". The President's Office. 18 November 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Abdulla, Lamya (27 November 2022). "Minister Nahula and ministry employee accused of corruption, case sent to ACC". The Edition. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Abdulla, Lamya (8 December 2022). "ACC investigating corruption case submitted against Minister Nahula". The Edition. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Jinan, Nishdha (23 June 2021). "Minister Nahula Fined for Violating Quarantine". The Maldives Journal. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "Nahula, Ameen, Saud, Shah and Iqbal elected JP's deputy leaders". Sun. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Shahid, Malika (26 February 2023). "JP elects five deputy leaders, along with Minister Nahula". The Edition. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "Nahula to contest for South Hulhumale' seat in Majlis election". Sun. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "Dr. Ahmed Shamheed". People's Majlis. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Zalif, Zunana (26 August 2018). "JP leader's wife's house vadalized". Raajje TV. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Masood, Mohamed Iyad (6 September 2023). "Nahula: Expanding Qasim's business brought stability to the people". Sun. Retrieved 1 May 2024.