PNC secures 28 council seats uncontested ahead of April polls
While the PNC dominated with 28 seats, the main opposition, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), secured only one seat without a vote.
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The ruling People's National Congress (PNC) has secured 28 seats in the upcoming Local Council Elections, scheduled for April 4, as no other candidates contested for these specific positions.
The Elections Commission of the Maldives (EC) Sunday released the list of candidates who have been elected uncontested.
According to the data provided by the EC, while the PNC dominated with 28 seats, the main opposition, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), secured only one seat without a vote. Additionally, the Adhaalath Party (AP) also obtained one seat uncontested.
With these early victories, the PNC has effectively secured majorities in several islands, including Ha. Utheemu, Aa. Himandhoo, ADh. Kunburudhoo, ADh. Dhidhdhoo, V. Felidhoo, Th. Vilufushi, and L. Mundoo. Notably, the PNC won all available seats in L. Mundoo.
Seats won by PNC:
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Ismail Shafeeu (Nyadhurumaage, Ha. Thuraakunu) – Member, Ha. Thuraakunu Council
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Abdulla Rasheed (Lucky Corner, Ha. Utheemu) – President, Ha. Utheemu Council
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Azima Abdul Samad (Musthareege, Ha. Utheemu) – Female Member, Ha. Utheemu Council
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Ali Shamim (Golden House, Ha. Baarah) – President, Ha. Baarah Council
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Aminath Sizna (Taj Mahal, R. Fainu) – Female Member, R. Fainu Council
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Mauroof Moosa (Finifenmaage, R. Kinolhas) – Female Member, R. Kinolhas Council
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Abdulla Ahsan (Aavaaz, B. Donfanu) – Member, B. Donfanu Council
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Nazneeza Yoosuf (Seetmaage, B. Eydhafushi) – Female Member, B. Eydhafushi Council
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Zeema Ibrahim (Amaazu, B. Eydhafushi) – Female Member, B. Eydhafushi Council
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Ali Rasheed (Marine Corner, K. Gulhi) – Member, K. Gulhi Council
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Mohamed Akram Ahmed (Beauty, Aa. Himandhoo) – President, Aa. Himandhoo Council
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Aminath Sara Mohamed Azeez (Asrafeege, Aa. Himandhoo) – Female Member, Aa. Himandhoo Council
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Mohamed Azumy (Roshaniege, ADh. Kunburudhoo) – President, ADh. Kunburudhoo Council
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Ibrahim Nahshal (Gulhazaarumaage, ADh. Kunburudhoo) – Member, ADh. Kunburudhoo Council
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Mohamed Saheed (Rathvilaage, ADh. Mandhoo) – President, ADh. Mandhoo Council
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Anees Mohamed (Mizamaan, ADh. Dhidhdhoo) – President, ADh. Dhidhdhoo Council
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Ummu Haanee Hussain (Saddam Villa, ADh. Dhidhdhoo) – Female Member, ADh. Dhidhdhoo Council
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Hussain Shabeen (Gulchampaage, V. Fulidhoo) – Member, V. Fulidhoo Council
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Aminath Suneeza (Orchidmaage, V. Felidhoo) – Female Member, V. Felidhoo Council
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Moosa Yameen (Kaneerumaage, V. Felidhoo) – Member, V. Felidhoo Council
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Hussain Haleel (Handhuvareege, M. Rathmandhoo) – Member, M. Rathmandhoo Council
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Aminath Malda (Kothabirige, Th. Vilufushi) – Female Member, Th. Vilufushi Council
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Hawwa Shurufa (Beach Heaven, Th. Vilufushi) – Female Member, Th. Vilufushi Council
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Abdulla Shiruhaan (Burunu, Th. Vilufushi) – Member, Th. Vilufushi Council
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Abdulla Shahau (Minivan Asseyri, Th. Vilufushi) – Member, Th. Vilufushi Council
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Adam Nasif (Tulip, L. Mundoo) – President, L. Mundoo Council
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Fathimath Sajidha (Nalahiyaage, L. Mundoo) – Female Member, L. Mundoo Council
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Ali Shafau (Aahiyaa, L. Mundoo) – Member, L. Mundoo Council
Seats won by other parties and independent candidates:
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Nuha Ali Zahir (Ozone, Sh. Maroshi) – Female Member, Sh. Maroshi Council (Independent Candidate)
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Hassan Shuaib (Vinavi, R. Kinolhas) – Member, R. Kinolhas Council (Adhaalath Party)
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Shujau Adam (Noovilaage, Aa. Bodufolhudhoo) – President, Aa. Bodufolhudhoo Council (MDP)
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Mohamed Yasir (Blue Star, ADh. Hangnaameedhoo) – Member, ADh. Hangnaameedhoo Council (Independent Candidate)
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Aminath Nadheefa (Happy Rose, L. Kalaidhoo) – Female Member, L. Kalaidhoo Council (Independent Candidate)
While there are a total of 629 island council seats contested in this election, 33 seats have already been decided without a vote. Consequently, elections will proceed for the remaining 596 seats. Furthermore, 52 city council seats are also up for election in this cycle.
