Elections 2023

Aslam appointed as President’s running mate

August 5, 2023, 18:09

The President and MDP Presidential candidate Ibrahim Mohammed Solih has appointed Hithadhoo North constituency MP Mohamed Aslam as his running mate in the upcoming presidential election. Aslam, who is also… Continued

Criminals can hold senior positions if law is interpreted to allow Yameen to run: EC

August 5, 2023, 12:19

Election Commission has told the Supreme Court that if the Constitution is interpreted to allow former President Abdullah Yameen to contest the presidential election, major criminals will be given the… Continued

Elections Commission opens for presidential election applications

July 22, 2023, 12:31

Election Commission of the Maldives has opened the opportunity to nominate candidates for this year's presidential election. The Election Commission announced that the opportunity to nominate candidates for the presidential… Continued

Democrats, MNP and JP agree to field a single candidate if PPM agrees

July 19, 2023, 18:49

The MNP, Democrats and JP have agreed to field a single candidate from all the opposition political parties if Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) agrees. The three leaders met at… Continued

Yameen cannot contest unless jail sentence is quashed: EC Fuwad

July 9, 2023, 10:17

Former President Abdullah Yameen will not be able to contest the presidential election unless his jail sentence is quashed, Election Commission Chairman Fuwad Thowfeek has said. Speaking on a program… Continued

MMA to ease candidates bank account opening for election

July 8, 2023, 20:10

The Election Commission (EC) has reminded each candidate to open a separate bank account in their name to cover expenses related to the presidential election. EC Vice-President Ismail Habeeb said… Continued

Despite changes to the law, the candidates’ number draw date will not change: Elections

June 24, 2023, 12:08

The Election Commission (EC) has said that the date of draw to arrange the names of candidates will remain unchanged despite the amendment to the law to extend the deadline… Continued

Presidential election scheduled for September 9th

January 16, 2023, 08:28

Malé, Maldives - Election Commission (EC) of Maldives has announced that this year's presidential election will be held on September 9. EC Chairman Fuwad Thowfeek told in yesterdays press conference… Continued

Maldivian presidential election to be held in September

January 6, 2023, 12:16

Malé, Maldives - Election Commission of Maldives has said that this year's presidential election will be held in early September and the official date will be announced on the 15th… Continued

Primary will end with a successful victory: Nasheed

December 28, 2022, 09:59

Malé, Maldives - Former President and MDP President Mohammed Nasheed has said that he contested the MDP presidential primary because he was confident of winning it. Speaking at a meeting… Continued