Manila, Philippines – The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) officially filed its Manifestation of Intent to Participate today, November 8, 2024, with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), marking their entry into the upcoming 2025 BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) Parliamentary Elections. This filing signifies the UBJP’s official participation as one of the Regional Parliamentary Political Parties (RPPP) in the BARMM.
Courtesy of MILF Secretary Muhammad Ameen.
UBJP President Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim, who also leads as the party’s primary nominee, spearheaded the formal submission of the required documents. Included in the filing were the Certificates of Acceptance of Nomination, each accompanied by an Affidavit of Non-Affinity from every nominee. Additionally, the party provided a complete list of nominees, underscoring the UBJP’s commitment to women’s representation in the Bangsamoro Parliament, with 30% or twelve of the party’s nominees coming from the women’s sector.
The following nominees have been officially named by UBJP:
- Ahod “Al Haj Murad” B. Ebrahim
- Abbas Datucan “Mohagher Iqbal” M.
- Solaiman, Alik D.
- Guerra, Eudair U.
- Ebrahim, Alid D.
- Salenda, Said Z.
- Dumama-Alba, Sha Elijah B.
- Balindong, Pangalian M.
- Lim, John Anthony L.
- Asarul, Haber A.
- Jajurie, Raissa H.
- Shiek, Said M.
- Abas, Akrom N.
- Salik, Alao D.
- Pak, Abdulwahab M.
- Abas, Akmad I.
- Oranon, Suwaib L.
- Ali, Lanang R. T.
- Saliman, Alim Jibril D.
- Matolo-Macaraig, Shameera S.
- Mantawil, Bai Leng S.
- Abbas, Basit S.
- Macapaar, Abdullah G.
- Estino, Matarul M.
- Gayak, Amirodinyn O.
- Esmael, Suharto S.
- Alauddin, Faiz S.
- Abu, Mujahid C.
- Asri, Sukarno U.
- Loong, Benjamin T.
- Alih, Eddie M.
- Bago, Norsalam G.
- Amin, Jamal I.
- Chico, Norjida S.
- Abdulmalik, Juckra G.
- Pendil, Maima G.
- Unda, Samoana P.
- Agasior, Shaimah S.
- Ismi, Sittie Ruaida I.
- Usop, Jehan A.
President Ebrahim was joined by several UBJP nominees at the COMELEC office, symbolizing the party’s unity and dedication to championing its principles and mission in the upcoming election. This move highlights the UBJP’s full support for BARMM’s democratic process and its desire to serve and amplify the voices of the Bangsamoro people in parliament.
With UBJP’s entry into the election, they bring with them a vision to continue reforms and projects that will enhance services and promote genuine progress in the Bangsamoro region.
