President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih says he may choose a running mate for the upcoming Presidential Election from the current coalition.

He said this while speaking with the media during his campaign trip to Vaavu Fulidhoo.

President Solih said that the biggest headache he had right now was on who to choose as his running mate and that the decision must be made soon.

He stated that he has been discussing the matter with party leaders and that they are focused on making a decision soon.

President revealed that he has been receiving many names to choose as a running mate and that he would decide before submitting the Candidate Application Form to the Elections Commission later this month.

Political parties who made the coalition with MDP for the September Election, Adhaalath and MDA are actively taking part in President Solih's campaign trips.

Vice President Faisal Naseem is also taking part in the campaign trips but the Vice President is from JP who had announced that it would not remain in a coalition with MDP for the next election.