MDP to hold presidential debates

Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has revealed that presidential primary debates will soon be held under the initiative of some media stakeholders. According to MDP two debates has been scheduled. One debate is scheduled for 2 April while the other is scheduled for 23 April. MDP says that the number of debates, time and organizers of the debate was reached at a meeting held by the party yesterday morning.

MDP also says in addition the 3 candidates competing in the primaries, 3 media groups who initiated the debates also attended the meeting. The 3 media groups are Jazeera, Haamaa Daily and Dhi FM. MDP also informed that Maldives Media Association and members of MDP Presidential Primary 2008 Committee also attended the meeting. MDP further revealed that the main point highlighted at the meeting was the exposure the candidates will receive due to the debate. MDP Secretariat informs if TVM does not agree to give live coverage to the debates then the party will buy airtime from other channels to bring the debate live to the people.