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Maldives sees three political controversies in early June

On June 6-7, 2026, three separate political incidents emerged in the Maldives: police investigated Ahmed Faiz for allegedly insulting President Muizzu; Thinadhoo Council President Shujau Ali was suspended for joining the MDP after his former party dissolved; and former President Nasheed criticized the ruling PNC for refusing to concede defeat in the Hithadhoo North by-election.

On June 6-7, 2026, three separate political incidents emerged in the Maldives: police investigated Ahmed Faiz for allegedly insulting President Muizzu; Thinadhoo Council President Shujau Ali was suspended for joining the MDP after his former party dissolved; and former President Nasheed criticized the ruling PNC for refusing to concede defeat in the Hithadhoo North by-election.

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“News Police investigate man who called Muizzu a hypocrite and apostate Jun 1, 2026, 8:43 AM Mohamed Muizzu Police have launched an investigation into an individual accused of calling President Mohamed Muizzu a hypocrite and an apostate.”

Adhadhu English

“News Thinadhoo Council President suspended after joining MDP Jun 6, 2026, 12:51 PM Shujau and Muizzu.”

Adhadhu English

“The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidate, Abdulla Sodiq (Sobe), secured the seat with a 62-vote margin.”

Adhadhu English
05-02

Protest by opposition PNF at Artificial Beach, Male', where Ahmed Faiz allegedly made remarks about President Muizzu.

05-19

Shujau Ali officially registered as MDP member by EC.

06-01

Ahmed Faiz summoned to police station at 11:30 am.

06-06

Police investigation into Ahmed Faiz reported by Adhadhu English.

06-07

Thinadhoo Council President Shujau Ali suspended after joining MDP.

06-07

Former President Nasheed criticized PNC for not conceding Hithadhoo North by-election defeat.

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Ahmed Faiz

Individual under police investigation for alleged remarks against President Muizzu.

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Shujau Ali

Thinadhoo Council President suspended after joining MDP.

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Mohamed Nasheed

Former President who criticized PNC's refusal to concede election.

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Abdulla Sodiq

MDP candidate who won Hithadhoo North by-election.

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Ahmed Saeed

PNC candidate who lost Hithadhoo North by-election.

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Maldives Police Service

Conducting investigation into Ahmed Faiz.

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People's National Front (PNF)

Opposition party that organized the protest on May 2.

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The Democrats

Former party of Shujau Ali, dissolved by EC for not meeting membership requirement.

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Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)

Party Shujau Ali joined; party of by-election winner Abdulla Sodiq.

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People's National Congress (PNC)

Ruling party criticized for not conceding by-election loss.

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Local Government Authority (LGA)

Ordered suspension of Shujau Ali.

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Elections Commission (EC)

Dissolved The Democrats and registered Shujau as MDP member.

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Hithadhoo North

Constituency where by-election was held.

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