2018 Election Challenge
PPM stands by vote rigging claims
The ruling party is seeking a police probe of its allegations.
22 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
US and EU welcome dismissal of election challenge
“The Maldivian people can finally enjoy clarity over the outcome of the election,” the president-elect said.
22 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives top court rejects president’s petition for fresh polls
There were no grounds to annul the election, the Supreme Court’s full bench ruled unanimously.
21 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
President defends track record in farewell address
Yameen made no mention of his petition to annul the September 23 election.
17 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Ministers and lawmaker continue to back election challenge
The allegations of vote rigging have been widely ridiculed on social media.
17 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court rejects secret witnesses in election challenge
A judgment is due on the president’s petition to annul the September 23 election.
16 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Verdict looms in Maldives election challenge
The Supreme Court was undecided on hearing from secret witnesses.
15 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives ruling party denies offering bribes to back election challenge
The company that printed ballot papers alleged its staff were offered bribes for false testimony.
14 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Tensions run high as Supreme Court hears election challenge
President Yameen asked the court to annul the September 23 election.
14 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM