Ilyas Labeeb
Maldivian politician
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Ilyas Labeeb (Dhivehi: އިލްޔާސް ލަބީބް; born 29 June 1979) is a Maldivian politician and former member of parliament.[1]
Ilyas Labeeb | |
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އިލްޔާސް ލަބީބް | |
Labeeb in 2023 | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 28 May 2019 – 28 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Shahid |
| Succeeded by | Mohamed Shahid |
| Constituency | Hulhudhoo |
| In office 28 May 2009 – 28 May 2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Mohamed Shahid |
| Constituency | Hulhudhoo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 June 1979 |
| Party | The Democrats |
| Other political affiliations | Maldivian Democratic Party |
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Early life
Political career
Ilyas was nominated as The Democrats' candidate for the 2023 Maldivian presidential election,[4][3] along with Hussain Amru as his running mate,[5] and came third in the first round.[6]
Electoral Performance
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPM | Mohamed Shahid | 1,044 | 49.4 | ||
| MDP | Ilyas Labeeb | 960 | 45.4 | ||
| Independent | Ibrahim Shukree | 54 | 2.5 | ||
| Independent | Dr. Ibrahim Didi | 41 | 1.9 | ||
| Majority | 84 | 4 | |||
| Turnout | 2114 | 78.8 | |||
| Registered electors | 2,681 | ||||
| PPM gain from MDP | Swing | ||||
Business Ventures
He developed the family owned computer repair business MegaChip Computers into one of the largest information technology companies in the Maldives, and currently serves as Director.[3]