MDP withdraws support for candidate accused of domestic violence
Thinadhoo North candidate Abdul Mughnee was accused by his ex-wife.
18 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
The Maldivian Democratic Party has withdrawn support for a candidate in the upcoming parliamentary elections after he was accused of domestic violence by his ex-wife.
Citing the “serious allegations” raised on social media, MDP spokeswoman Afshan Latheef told the press on Monday that the decision to withdraw support for Thinadhoo North candidate Abdul Mughni was made after consultations within the party.
“Neither [former president Mohamed] Nasheed nor anyone else will be joining any campaign activity of that candidate,” she said.
The party lacks the legal authority to withdraw his candidacy for the April 6 polls. Mughni has refused to drop out and protested his innocence.
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