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Former Hithadhoo North MP Mohammed Sinaan has withdrawn from the upcoming by‑election despite winning the PNC primary, saying the party stands a better chance of taking the seat with a new candidate.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
14 Percent Vote in First Two Hours as Polling Remains Peaceful Nationwide
Within the first two hours of polling, 41,000 people — around 14 percent of eligible voters — had cast their ballots, according to the Election Commission. Police said voting is proceeding peacefully
HRCM Deploys 78 Staff to Observe Polling Stations Nationwide
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has deployed 78 staff members to observe polling stations in today’s three votes. Voting is being held for the local council elections, the Women’s
President Muizzu Casts Vote, Urges Public to Turn Out in National Referendum and Local Elections
President Dr Mohammed Muizzu cast his vote this morning for the local council elections, the Women’s Development Committee elections and for the referendum. The President voted at the polling station in Thaajuddeen
EC Receives 10 Complaints
The Election Commission (EC) has received 10 complaints so far regarding the election. These include reports of campaigning during prohibited hours and questions over whether a ballot paper would be invalidated if
Voting Begins Across Maldives as Polling Stations Open With Delays in Some Areas
Voting is under way across the Maldives for the local council and women’s development committee elections, with polling starting at different times this morning. Although stations were scheduled to open at 8am,
Husnu Al Suood retracts claim against Election Commission after public backlash
Former Supreme Court Justice Husnu Al Suood has apologised after spreading a false claim about the Election Commission’s handling of ballot papers ahead of the 4 April vote. In an earlier post
EC urges voters to mark ballots correctly in Saturday’s referendum
The Election Commission has advised the public to take extra care when marking ballot papers in Saturday’s vote on whether presidential and parliamentary elections should be held on the same day. Election
EC Accepts Nearly 3,000 Candidates for Local Council and WDC Elections
The Elections Commission has approved 2,961 candidates to contest in the upcoming Local Council and Women’s Development Committee (WDC) elections, the commission said on Saturday, marking one of the largest local‑level candidate
Maldives Election Yields Parliament Rich in Familiar Faces and Business Ties
In the aftermath of the Maldives’ recent parliamentary election, where 93 seats were at stake, a tapestry of familial bonds, corporate affiliations, and voter sentiments towards ongoing development initiatives has emerged as
Victory for the Opposition: Parliamentary Elections Postponed to April Despite President’s Initial Resistance
In a significant victory for the opposition, MDP, the Election Commission has greenlit the postponed parliamentary elections, now slated for April. The move comes following the President Dr. Muizzu’s endorsement of the