Deputy speaker of Parliament and MP of Hulhuhenveyru constituency 'Reeko' Moosa Manik said that he has decided to run as an independent candidate. He further said that this is because political party's way of thinking negates the rights of the people.

In a tweet posted by Moosa, he said that the decision to run for the 19th Parliamentary body of Maldives has been taken in the Gan constituency. He also reiterated the reason behind this decision and said that following decisions of a political party does not allow him to properly represent the people at the Parliament. He said that he would be unable to vote on the budget and serve the people if he followed party-thinking at Parliament.

Moosa expressed his dislike for the said conditions of being elected to Parliament under a political party.

While Moosa has decided to run for the MP of Gan constituency, he is currently a social media advocate for the rights of Hadhdhunmathi citizens.

Moosa has also previously served as MP of Hadhdhummathi constituency for a single term.