SC Begins Hearing Yameen’s Candidacy Rejection

The Supreme Court of Maldives has begun hearing a petition from former President Abdulla Yameen against the Elections Commission's rejection of his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election. The EC cited Article 109(f) of the Constitution, which disqualifies candidates convicted of a criminal offense with a sentence over twelve months unless three years have passed since release or pardon. Yameen is serving an 11-year sentence for bribery and money laundering. The court is expected to deliver a verdict on Saturday. Meanwhile, the opposition coalition partner People's National Congress has chosen Male' City Mayor Dr Mohamed Muizzu as an alternative candidate pending the court's decision. The nomination deadline is 7 August.

The Supreme Court of Maldives has begun hearing a petition from former President Abdulla Yameen against the Elections Commission's rejection of his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election. The EC cited Article 109(f) of the Constitution, which disqualifies candidates convicted of a criminal offense with a sentence over twelve months unless three years have passed since release or pardon. Yameen is serving an 11-year sentence for bribery and money laundering. The court is expected to deliver a verdict on Saturday. Meanwhile, the opposition coalition partner People's National Congress has chosen Male' City Mayor Dr Mohamed Muizzu as an alternative candidate pending the court's decision. The nomination deadline is 7 August.

The Supreme Court of Maldives has begun hearing a petition from former President Abdulla Yameen against the Elections Commission's rejection of his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election. The EC cited Article 109(f) of the Constitution, which disqualifies candidates convicted of a criminal offense with a sentence over twelve months unless three years have passed since release or pardon. Yameen is serving an 11-year sentence for bribery and money laundering. The court is expected to deliver a verdict on Saturday. Meanwhile, the opposition coalition partner People's National Congress has chosen Male' City Mayor Dr Mohamed Muizzu as an alternative candidate pending the court's decision. The nomination deadline is 7 August.

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