Nareesh elected Deputy Mayor of Male’ City

Central Maafannu councilor Ahmed Nareesh has been elected Deputy Mayor of Male’ City.

Nareesh won the vote taken at the Male’ City Council on Monday by beating Central Machangolhi councilor Ahmed Zameer. Nareesh won 12 votes while Zameer won 7.

Male’ City Mayor Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has congratulated Nareesh on his victory.

Congratulations @ahmed_narysh for being elected as Deputy Mayor of @MaleCitymv pic.twitter.com/0KcNK5WUsY

— Dr Mohamed Muizzu (@MMuizzu) June 21, 2021

Nareesh served as a Coordinator at the Housing Ministry during former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom’s administration.

He also served as Public Relations and Events Manager at Maldives Ports Limited, and as an officer of Maldives National Defense Force between 2006-2015.

He has a diploma in Information Technology.