Fuwad Thowfeek

Ex-election chief laments state of Maldives electoral body

Nobody believes the Elections Commission and nobody respects it, says its former chief.

Ex-elections chief summoned for corruption probe

The summons prompted speculation that Fuwak Thowfeek is being targeted because he could be the opposition coalition’s presidential candidate.

Opposition in talks over non-politician for presidential candidate

Ruling party MP Ahmed Nihan tweeted the opposition’s unity candidate would be the former Elections Commission president Fuwad Thowfeek.

Plans for e-voting sparks concern

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has expressed grave concern over the Election Commission’s plans to introduce electronic voting in the upcoming local council elections.

UPR report shared with judiciary before submission, says HRCM at Supreme Court trial

Supreme Court enacts new contempt of court regulations

DhiFM Plus airs upside down photo of broadcasting commission chair

EC members Manik, Farooq summoned for questioning by police

Dismissed EC Chief Thowfeek summoned to police over leaked phone calls

EC dismissals: Translation of Supreme Court verdict

EC dismissals: MDP condemns, government coalition commends decision

Alleged calls between EC Chair Thowfeek and former President Nasheed leaked

Supreme Court strips Fuwad, Fayaz of EC membership

Week in review: March 1– 8

Supreme Court guidelines undermine EC’s independence: Fuwad Thowfeek

Elections will go ahead, even without voters list signatures: EC President

EU concern over Supreme Court’s action against Elections Commission

EC contempt case postponed as election preparations continue

Second round of voting in council elections scheduled for February 15

Voter lists put up at polling stations with ID card photos