A charismatic person, an efficient administrator

I knew Saleem well and he did discuss politics with me. He was a supremely confident character who was never scared of speaking his mind. Saleem was totally committed to the notion that President Gayoom was the single most significant obstacle to democratic reform. He was therefore very direct and straightforward with his comments. He was a charismatic person, an efficient administrator who did not think small. The MDP will miss his energy and charisma. Saleem was undoubtedly a serious asset to the MDP and we will miss him.
 
Hamid Abdul Gafoor
Secretary General
Maldivian Democratic Party