Electoral body guarantees smooth presidential poll
The head of the electoral body said there was nothing to indicate that the election might get delayed, adding the Elections Commission would become more involved in supervising political party activity such as primaries, meetings and membership.
12 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
The current conditions in the Maldives are suitable for a presidential poll, the country’s electoral body said Thursday following weeks of political turmoil.
The Elections Commission wants to hold the vote in the first week of September.
EC president Ahmed Shareef told reporters there was nothing to indicate that the election might get delayed, adding the body would become more involved in supervising political party activity such as primaries, meetings and membership.
“We have not been informed or advised that the country lacks the right environment for the election,” he said, referring to discussions held with relevant parties regarding the upcoming polls.
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