Majlis votes overwhelming ‘Yes’ to Adeeb
22 Jul 2015, 1:33 PM
Minivan News
Ahmed Adeeb, the influential tourism minister, has been sworn in as the Maldives’ new vice president at a ceremony at the President’s Office this afternoon. The People’s Majlis has approved his nomination with 70 votes in favor.
Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed administered the oath of office before the Majlis vote.
The new vice president thanked President Abdulla Yameen for his nomination.
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