Yameen rejects senate decision not to boycott election
Former President Abdullah Yameen has said he does not accept the decision of the joint senate of PPM and PNC not to boycott the upcoming presidential election. The senate vote… Continued
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Aslam appointed as President’s running mate
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
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
Opinion poll reveals increased support for Former President Yameen
Voter support for former President Yameen has increased over the past month, with 18% of voters saying they would vote for the jailed former president if there was an election… Continued
Government extends Adeeb’s leave period
Government has today informed that former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb's leave period abroad has been extended after referring to medical documents. Maldives Correctional Service sent a tweet out confirming the… Continued
PPM leadership decides not to recommend running mate; Yameen to choose
Opposition PPM/PNC leadership has decided to leave it to former President Abdullah Yameen to appoint a running mate for this year’s presidential election. According to the PPP's constitution, the party's… Continued
Yameen signs candidacy form in prison
Former President Abdulla Yameen has signed his candidacy form for upcoming Presidential Elections from Maafushi prison and sent to Elections Commission. Yameen, sitting in jail for being convicted of bribery… Continued
No-confidence motion passed against Elections Chairman Fuwad!
A no-confidence motion has been filed against the Election Commission (EC) Chairman Fuwad Thowfeek as the presidential election approaches. The no-confidence motion was filed on Tuesday last week. With two… Continued
Supreme Court rejects Yameen’s petition to ensure his electoral rights
The Supreme Court has dismissed the constitutional case filed by PPM/PNC presidential candidate and former president Abdullah Yameen. Yameen's legal team said the petition was filed in the Supreme Court… Continued
Elections Commission opens for presidential election applications
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
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