MDP extends chairperson election voting by 30 minutes
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) extended the voting period for its chairperson election by 30 minutes. Voting was originally scheduled from 2:30 pm to 8:00 pm, but the party announced on Thursday night that polling would continue until 8:30 pm. No reason was given. Three candidates are contesting: former President Mohamed Nasheed, Ibrahim Mohamed, and Galolhu South MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem. Nasheed's campaign has support from members aligned with former chairperson Fayyaz Ismail, while Meekail's campaign is backed by supporters of former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and current MDP President Abdulla Shahid, who is not endorsing any candidate.
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) extended the voting period for its chairperson election by 30 minutes. Voting was originally scheduled from 2:30 pm to 8:00 pm, but the party announced on Thursday night that polling would continue until 8:30 pm. No reason was given. Three candidates are contesting: former President Mohamed Nasheed, Ibrahim Mohamed, and Galolhu South MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem. Nasheed's campaign has support from members aligned with former chairperson Fayyaz Ismail, while Meekail's campaign is backed by supporters of former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and current MDP President Abdulla Shahid, who is not endorsing any candidate.
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The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) extended the voting period for its chairperson election by 30 minutes. Voting was originally scheduled from 2:30 pm to 8:00 pm, but the party announced on Thursday night that polling would continue until 8:30 pm. No reason was given. Three candidates are contesting: former President Mohamed Nasheed, Ibrahim Mohamed, and Galolhu South MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem. Nasheed's campaign has support from members aligned with former chairperson Fayyaz Ismail, while Meekail's campaign is backed by supporters of former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and current MDP President Abdulla Shahid, who is not endorsing any candidate.
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