Hassan Latheef Elected President of The Democrats in Inaugural Internal Elections

Hassan Latheef, MP for West Henveiru, has been elected President of The Democrats, a new political faction that broke away from the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The internal election saw about 54% turnout of 5,834 registered members, with 3,029 voting. Latheef won with 1,804 votes, defeating Hussain Amr (1,300 votes). The election process was controversial due to delayed results and allegations of manipulation. The Democrats, officially recognized on 24 May, performed well in the recent presidential election, securing 15,839 votes and placing third among eight candidates.

Hassan Latheef, MP for West Henveiru, has been elected President of The Democrats, a new political faction that broke away from the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The internal election saw about 54% turnout of 5,834 registered members, with 3,029 voting. Latheef won with 1,804 votes, defeating Hussain Amr (1,300 votes). The election process was controversial due to delayed results and allegations of manipulation. The Democrats, officially recognized on 24 May, performed well in the recent presidential election, securing 15,839 votes and placing third among eight candidates.

Hassan Latheef, MP for West Henveiru, has been elected President of The Democrats, a new political faction that broke away from the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The internal election saw about 54% turnout of 5,834 registered members, with 3,029 voting. Latheef won with 1,804 votes, defeating Hussain Amr (1,300 votes). The election process was controversial due to delayed results and allegations of manipulation. The Democrats, officially recognized on 24 May, performed well in the recent presidential election, securing 15,839 votes and placing third among eight candidates.

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