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Adam Manik reappointed Mayor of Male’ as councils sworn in

26 Feb 2011, 5:27 PM

Minivan News

Adam ‘Sarangu’ Manik has been reappointed as the Mayor of Male City, reports Haveeru, after eight of the 11 Male’ city councilors voted in favour of Manik.

Mohamed Samah Rasheed was appointed Deputy Mayor of Male’, with four of the 11 votes. Abdulla ‘Soabe’ Sodiq was voted Mayor of Addu City with three of six votes.

Councilors across the Maldives were being sworn in today, following the recent local council elections. 14 councils are awaiting approval from the High Court.

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