New Political Party Led by Ex-President Yameen’s Son Seeks Official Registration

The People's National Front (PNF), founded by Zain Abdulla Yameen (son of former President Abdulla Yameen), submitted 3,200 membership forms to the Elections Commission (EC) for registration, exceeding the required 3,000. The move comes three months after the EC's initial approval of the party's formation in November 2023. Key figure Maleeh Jamal confirmed the submission, which is a critical step toward formal registration. The party's formation was delayed to await the potential release of Abdulla Yameen, who is under house arrest serving an 11-year sentence for money laundering and bribery. The PNF was formed after Yameen left the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) due to a dispute with President Mohamed Muizzu.

The People's National Front (PNF), founded by Zain Abdulla Yameen (son of former President Abdulla Yameen), submitted 3,200 membership forms to the Elections Commission (EC) for registration, exceeding the required 3,000. The move comes three months after the EC's initial approval of the party's formation in November 2023. Key figure Maleeh Jamal confirmed the submission, which is a critical step toward formal registration. The party's formation was delayed to await the potential release of Abdulla Yameen, who is under house arrest serving an 11-year sentence for money laundering and bribery. The PNF was formed after Yameen left the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) due to a dispute with President Mohamed Muizzu.

The People's National Front (PNF), founded by Zain Abdulla Yameen (son of former President Abdulla Yameen), submitted 3,200 membership forms to the Elections Commission (EC) for registration, exceeding the required 3,000. The move comes three months after the EC's initial approval of the party's formation in November 2023. Key figure Maleeh Jamal confirmed the submission, which is a critical step toward formal registration. The party's formation was delayed to await the potential release of Abdulla Yameen, who is under house arrest serving an 11-year sentence for money laundering and bribery. The PNF was formed after Yameen left the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) due to a dispute with President Mohamed Muizzu.

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