Sodiq sworn in as Hithadhoo North MP

Abdulla Sodiq (Sobe) was sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Hithadhoo North constituency. He won the by-election with 51% of the vote (1,375 ballots), defeating Ahmed Saeed (Soda) of the ruling PNC who received 48% (1,313 ballots). Sodiq previously served three consecutive terms as Mayor of Addu City. The seat became vacant after the Supreme Court ruled on April 12, 2026, that the previous incumbent Mohamed Sinan had lost eligibility due to failure to settle a proven debt.

Abdulla Sodiq (Sobe) was sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Hithadhoo North constituency. He won the by-election with 51% of the vote (1,375 ballots), defeating Ahmed Saeed (Soda) of the ruling PNC who received 48% (1,313 ballots). Sodiq previously served three consecutive terms as Mayor of Addu City. The seat became vacant after the Supreme Court ruled on April 12, 2026, that the previous incumbent Mohamed Sinan had lost eligibility due to failure to settle a proven debt.

Abdulla Sodiq (Sobe) was sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Hithadhoo North constituency. He won the by-election with 51% of the vote (1,375 ballots), defeating Ahmed Saeed (Soda) of the ruling PNC who received 48% (1,313 ballots). Sodiq previously served three consecutive terms as Mayor of Addu City. The seat became vacant after the Supreme Court ruled on April 12, 2026, that the previous incumbent Mohamed Sinan had lost eligibility due to failure to settle a proven debt.

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