MP for Shaviyani Komandoo Constituency Hussain Waheed has lost his battle to cancer and has died at the age of 53.
MP Hussain Waheed succumbed to cancer at ADK hospital after his condition had deteriorated last night.
He had been battling cancer for some time now and had sought treatment from Dubai against the disease.
MP Hussain Waheed leaves behind a wife and three children including two daughters and a son.
His burial prayers would be held at Islamic Center after afternoon prayers today.
Many have been sharing condolences on social media following his death and these include current members of parliament belonging to both the coalition government and the opposition.
Late MP Hussain Waheed had taken part in the parliamentary session held on March 30th this year and had announced that he was seeking treatment for cancer.
While late MP Hussain Waheed won a seat for the current parliament, he had also filled a seat for five years on the 17th Parliament.
Originally from Shaviyani Fokaidhoo, late MP Hussain Waheed was a distinguished businessman.
We at 'The Press' pray that he be granted peace and that his family is given strength during this difficult time. Ameen.
