Local Council Elections

PPM secures Vilimalé WDC seat against newcomer MNP by one vote

May 14, 2022, 19:07

Malé, Maldives - Opposition party PPM secured the Vilimalé Women's Development Committee seat by a one-vote margin on Saturday. Fathimath Nazima of PPM won 359 votes while Aminath Sheeza of… Continued

MDP forfeits seat in Vilimalé WDC by-election

April 14, 2022, 21:04

Malé, Maldives - Ruling party MDP on Thursday lost the right to contest in the Vilimalé Women's Development Committee (WDC) by-election as the party missed the deadline for application. The… Continued

WDC elections commence in 6 islands

August 7, 2021, 10:40

Malé, Maldives - Elections Commission on Saturday, informs that local elections of the Women's Development Committee (WDC), has commenced in 6 islands of Maldives. The islands are; MaléHDh. NolhivaramN. KendhikulhudhooN.… Continued

New councilors to take oath online

May 11, 2021, 07:10

Malé, Maldives - Local Government Authority has announced that the newly elected local council members and women’s development committee members would be taking their oaths online. Speaking at the press… Continued

6 Issues of Local Council Elections submitted to High Court

May 10, 2021, 10:56

Malé, Maldives - High Court of the Maldives has accepted 6 cases regarding last months Local Council and Women's Development Committee (WDC) Elections. While the public was allowed until last night… Continued

Local Council Elections: MDP won 400 seats while PPM won 325

April 25, 2021, 17:16

Malé, Maldives - Elections Commission (EC) has announced that the ruling party, MDP has won 400 seats and the most competitive opposition party, PPM has won 325 seats in the… Continued

China congratulates Addu City mayor-elect Nizar

April 15, 2021, 11:24

Malé, Maldives —The Chinese Embassy in the Maldives has congratulated the newly elected mayor of Addu City, Ali Nizar for his victory in the local council elections that was held… Continued

Voter turnout low as talks of Yameen’s release raised concerns : MP Azim

April 15, 2021, 11:15

Malé, Maldives –   MP for Medhu Henveiru Constituency Ali Azim has stated that voter turnout was low during last Saturday's elections as citizens were concerned as there were talks about Former… Continued

MDP requests 6 ballot boxes from Malé City to be recounted

April 14, 2021, 20:10

Malé, Maldives - Chairperson of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and MP for West Henveiru constituency, Hassan Latheef has said that they had filed a filed a complaint at Elections Commission… Continued

Will not be influenced by any politicians: Elections

April 13, 2021, 19:22

Malé, Maldives - Vice President of Elections Commission, Ismail Habeeb has said that Elections Commission will not be swayed by any political influence. Speaking at a press conference held earlier… Continued