Black oil has been thrown at the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)'s candidate for Faresmaathoda, Ahmed Zaeem, while on his way to attend the candidates' debate.
Photos circulating in social media show Zaeem smeared with black oil while he was waiting in front of the venue for the debate, the Maldives National University (MNU) building on Ameenee Magu.
However, he participated in the debate scheduled for 5:00 pm after getting a change of clothes.
A member of his family told Adhadhu that black oil was thrown at him while waiting outside the MNU building and some of the oil had stained a wall.
MDP parliamentary campaign's spokesperson Ahmed Easa expressed concern and condemned the incident.
In a statement, the main opposition party also condemned the incident and described it as a "cowardly act."
