Ibrahim Shujau
Ibrahim Shujau | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of the Maldivian Parliament for Baarah | |
| Assumed office 28 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ahmed Abdulla |
| In office 28 May 2014 – 28 May 2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Ahmed Abdulla |
| Vice President of the People's National Congress | |
| Assumed office 5 October 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Baarah, Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives |
| Political party | Congress |
| Other political affiliations | Progressive |
Ibrahim Shujau, also spelled as Sujaau, is an Maldivian politician who is currently serving as a member of the People's Majlis for Baarah constituency since 2024, and from 2014 to 2019.[1][2] He is also an vice president of the People's National Congress, and was a councilor for Hulhumalé in the Malé city council.[3][4]
Career
[edit]In 2014, Shujau was elected to the People's Majlis. He was sworn in on 28 May 2014. In 2019, Shujau lost the 2019 parliamentary elections. In 2024, Shujau was reelected to the people's Majlis, with the highest number of votes.[5]
Controversies
[edit]Allegations of Favoritism
[edit]In December 2024, Ibrahim Shujau, (Member of People's Majlis for Baarah constituency) of the People's National Congress, faced allegations of using political influence to secure government contracts for associates during the party's administration. According to local newspaper Adhadhu, Official Events, a company owned by Baarashu MP Ibrahim Shujau, received MVR 4.4 million to manage the Maldives Sports Awards. [6] [7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ibrahim Shujau - Baarashu". People's Majlis. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ Rehan, Mohamed (5 November 2023). "PNC Vice President to contest for Baarah constituency". The Edition.
- ^ "Party Leaders". People's National Congress. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Nazim, Mohamed Muzayyin (28 July 2024). "Law must limit political appointees, MP Shujau says". Atoll Times. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "އެންމެ ގިނަ ވޯޓު ހޯދި ކެނޑިޑޭޓުގެ ޝަރަފާއެކު ޝުޖާއު އެނބުރި މަޖިލީހަށް!" [With the most votes, Shujau back to parliament]. PSM News (in Divehi). 22 April 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Sports Awards cost MVR 5 million, big chunk to MP Shujau's company". Adhadhu. 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ @hkurusee (3 December 2024). "Tweet discussing allegations of favoritism and misuse of power" (Tweet). Retrieved 2024-12-30 – via Twitter.
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