EC chairman Mohammed Zahid resigns
Election Commission chairman Mohammed Zahid resigned from his post today. He has not yet given a specific reason for stepping down. Zahid was appointed to the Commission in January last year and
Sinaan Steps Aside After Winning PNC Primary, Backs Rival for Hithadhoo North By‑Election
Former Hithadhoo North MP Mohammed Sinaan has withdrawn from the upcoming by‑election despite winning the PNC primary, saying the party stands a better chance of taking the seat with a new candidate.
Election Commission Cautions Two Parties Over Activities That Risk Public Order
The Election Commission has issued letters to the Maldivian Democratic Party and the People’s National Front, instructing them to bring their political activities in Malé back within legal limits after a series
PNC Emerges as Clear Leader in Local Council Elections With Highest Number of Seats
The ruling PNC has emerged as the strongest political force in the local council and women’s development committee elections held on the 4th of this month, securing the highest number of seats
PNC Figures Call for Course Correction After Local Council Election Setback
Baarashu MP Ibrahim Shujau said the Progressive National Congress has the resolve to bring about the changes demanded by voters in the recent local council elections, acknowledging that the outcome reflected a
High Turnout, Clear Voter Message as Government Faces Setback in Local Elections and Referendum
The Elections Commission has stated that the local council, Women’s Development Committee and referendum held in the Maldives on Saturday were conducted in a free and fair manner. Announcing the official results,
YES Majorities Surface Across Mixed Political Ground, From PNC Strongholds to Opposition Held Islands
Thirteen ballot boxes across the country returned a majority YES vote in the referendum, standing out against the national pattern of a dominant NO. These pockets are scattered and politically varied. Some
President Welcomes Election Results, Says Government Will Reform in Line with Public Will
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said he respects the results of today’s local council and Women’s Development Committee elections, as well as the referendum held nationwide. In a post on X, the
President Mohamed Muizzu Declares Next Two Days Public Holidays
President Mohamed Muizzu has declared the next two days as public holidays.
Turnout Climbs Past 62% — Closing in on 2021 Levels as Counting Begins at Some Stations
Ballot boxes have been opened and counting has begun at several polling stations where voting has concluded, as today’s turnout passes 62 percent — approaching the 67 percent recorded in the 2021
Polling Time Extended to 5pm Due to Heat Wave
The polling time for today’s three votes has been extended until 5pm, the Election Commission has announced. The EC said the decision was made due to the ongoing heat wave, which had
Turnout Rises as Polls Near Closing Time
The number of voters continues to increase as polling nears its closing time. By 2pm, 44 percent of eligible voters — 131,947 people — had cast their ballots, according to Election Commission
Turnout Reaches 44.75% as EC Urges Voters to Head to Polls Before 4pm
Election Commission Chairman Zahid says voter turnout has reached 44.75 percent. He urged all citizens to cast their ballots before polling closes at 4pm. The commission has not announced any extension. 30