Maldives president contests election at Supreme Court
The “constitutional case” was based on numerous complaints submitted by supporters, lawyers said.
10 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
The ruling Progressive Party of Maldives has challenged the results of the September 23 election at the Supreme Court.
The “constitutional case” was based on numerous complaints from supporters, Mohamed ‘Reynis’ Saleem from the PPM’s legal team told the pro-government Channel 13 on Wednesday afternoon.
President Abdulla Yameen decided to file the case for the sake of his supporters, said Saleem, who is also the president’s appointee to the judicial watchdog.
He declined to reveal the legal grounds for challenging the result. Documentary evidence and witness statements will be presented at court, he said.
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