PPM stands by vote rigging claims
The ruling party is seeking a police probe of its allegations.
22 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
The Progressive Party of Maldives is sticking to vote-rigging allegations despite the Supreme Court ruling Sunday there was no evidence to substantiate the much-derided claims.
While the PPM “fully respects” the court’s dismissal of President Abdulla Yameen’s petition to annul the September 23 election, deputy leader Abdul Raheem Abdulla assured supporters the party will continue to “seek justice” for “our lost rights.”
“Today’s Supreme Court ruling has really opened a very important door for us,” he told the press Sunday night.
The unanimous judgement by the full bench stated that complaints of suspected criminal offences or corruption could be lodged with the police and anti-graft watchdog, the lawmaker noted.
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