PNC Secures 12 Uncontested Seats Ahead of January By-Elections

MV+ News Desk | December 18, 2023
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The Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) has confirmed that the People’s National Congress (PNC) has secured 12 seats uncontested in 11 islands in the lead-up to the by-elections scheduled for January 13.

Initially planning by-elections in 18 islands, ECM received no candidacy forms for five of the designated areas. The electoral body revealed that the 12 uncontested seats were in the Women’s Development Committee (WDC) across 11 islands, and one vacant seat in the Rakeedhoo Island Council in Vaavu Atoll, which saw only one candidate contesting. 

Out of the total 13 seats secured uncontested, PNC clinched 12, with an independent candidate securing the remaining seat.

ECM confirmed that only one by-election, specifically for the vacant seat in the WDC of Mulah, Meemu Atoll, is scheduled to take place on January 13. Two candidates are vying for the position.

In addition to the upcoming by-election, ECM announced that another round of by-elections for four island councils is set for January 27. 

This election will determine candidates for vacant council seats in Rakeedhoo, Dharanboodhoo in Faafu Atoll, and Madavelli in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. Furthermore, a member will be elected to fill the vacant seat reserved for a woman in Fehendhoo Island Council, Baa Atoll.

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