OIC could be observer in presidential polls
There is concern that free and fair elections will not be possible because of a government political crackdown, which intensified in February after a ruling that ordered the release of the president’s jailed opponents.
03 May 2018, 9:00 AM
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation could be an observer in this year’s elections following a meeting between its head and President Abdulla Yameen.
The secretary general of the OIC Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen called on Yameen Tuesday, when the matter was discussed.
First round voting in the presidential polls is due to be held early September. But all opposition leaders are either in exile or in prison.
There is also concern that free and fair elections will not be possible because of a government political crackdown, which intensified in February after a ruling that ordered the release of Yameen’s jailed opponents.
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