President nominates Hajj Corporation MD Shakeel for EC membership

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has nominated Mohamed Shakeel, Managing Director of the Maldives Hajj Corporation, for a vacant seat on the Elections Commission (EC). The nomination was presented during Monday's People's Majlis sitting and has been referred to the Parliament's Committee on Independent Institutions for review. The vacancy arose after Fuad Thaufeeq resigned as EC President on May 1. Zahid, a former EC member, was appointed EC President on January 26, 2025, following recent legislative amendments granting the President authority to appoint heads of independent institutions.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has nominated Mohamed Shakeel, Managing Director of the Maldives Hajj Corporation, for a vacant seat on the Elections Commission (EC). The nomination was presented during Monday's People's Majlis sitting and has been referred to the Parliament's Committee on Independent Institutions for review. The vacancy arose after Fuad Thaufeeq resigned as EC President on May 1. Zahid, a former EC member, was appointed EC President on January 26, 2025, following recent legislative amendments granting the President authority to appoint heads of independent institutions.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has nominated Mohamed Shakeel, Managing Director of the Maldives Hajj Corporation, for a vacant seat on the Elections Commission (EC). The nomination was presented during Monday's People's Majlis sitting and has been referred to the Parliament's Committee on Independent Institutions for review. The vacancy arose after Fuad Thaufeeq resigned as EC President on May 1. Zahid, a former EC member, was appointed EC President on January 26, 2025, following recent legislative amendments granting the President authority to appoint heads of independent institutions.

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