Electoral body says exiled opposition leaders can only vote in jail
Mohamed Nasheed and Gasim Ibrahim both live in exile.
28 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
The Maldives electoral body said Tuesday that exiled opposition leaders can only vote in jail.
According to the Elections Commission, the Jumhooree Party’s Gasim Ibrahim applied to re-register to vote in London but the application was denied. Former president Mohamed Nasheed did not apply for re-registration and is currently living in Sri Lanka.
EC member Ahmed Akram told local media that re-registration applications for convicts are only accepted when made through the Maldives Correctional Service.
The Maldives United Opposition has been contacted for comment.
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