Nobody believes the Elections Commission and nobody respects it, says its former chief.
The summons prompted speculation that Fuwak Thowfeek is being targeted because he could be the opposition coalition's presidential candidate.
Ruling party MP Ahmed Nihan tweeted the opposition's unity candidate would be the former Elections Commission president Fuwad Thowfeek.
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has expressed grave concern over the Election Commission’s plans to introduce electronic voting in the upcoming local council elections.