Elections Commission

No sexual harassment complaints received against Habeeb: EC

March 12, 2021, 16:05

Male’, Maldives — The Elections Commission (EC) has stated that they have received no sexual harassment complaints against the Vice President of EC, Ismail Habeeb. The statement from EC comes after… Continued

E-voting will not be accepted by Maldivians: Fuaad Thaufeeq

March 5, 2021, 18:26

Malé, Maldives - Elections Commission member Fuaad Thaufeeq said that the results of an electrically voted election will not be accepted by the citizens of Maldives. Replying to a question… Continued

Opposition must answer for attacks on police: EC Shareef

February 12, 2021, 22:01

Malé, Maldives - President of Elections Commission of the Maldives, Ahmed Shareef (EC Shareef) has said that leaders of the opposition who organized the protest held in Malé City today… Continued

BREAKING: Local Council Elections to be held on April 3, 2021

January 6, 2021, 14:17

Male’, Maldives — The President of Election Commission (EC), Ahmed Shareef has announced that the Local Council Elections and the Women’s Development Committee Elections will be held on April 3,… Continued

Local Council elections cannot be held in March

January 4, 2021, 16:48

Male', Maldives — Elections Commission has confirmed that the local council elections cannot be held in March as the State of Public Health Emergency in the country has been extended till February… Continued

Council elections cannot be held until Public Health Emergency is lifted: EC Shareef

December 25, 2020, 12:30

Male’, Maldives – The President of Election Comission (EC), Ahmed Shareef states that the Local Council elections cannot be held until the State of Public Health Emergency is abolished. While speaking to… Continued

We want Fuwad as EC Chairman: Opposition

December 21, 2020, 19:31

Male', Maldives - The opposition Progressive Coalition has stated that it will only take part in the upcoming local council elections after Elections Commission Chairman Ahmed Shareef is replaced with… Continued

Elections Commission urges not to spread unconfirmed rumors

November 21, 2020, 20:59

Male’, Maldives – Elections Commission (EC) President Ahmed Shareef has asked the public not to spread unconfirmed rumors that devalue the commission. Shareef said this after local news outlet "Mihaaru" published… Continued

Vice President of Elections Commission resigns

November 19, 2020, 17:46

Male’, Maldives – Vice President of the Elections Commission (EC) Ahmed Akram has resigned after being voted to be removed by the Parliament’s Independent Institutions Committee yesterday after allegations of sexual… Continued

Local Council elections to be held on March 6, 2021

November 18, 2020, 10:04

Male', Maldives - President of the Elections Commission of Maldives, Ahmed Shareef has said that they were preparing to hold the local council election and women's development committee elections on… Continued