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Sodiq officially declared winner of Hithadhoo North seat

The Elections Commission (EC) announced official results for the Hithadhoo North parliamentary by-election. MDP candidate Abdulla Sodiq won with 1,375 votes (51.15%) against PNC candidate Ahmed Saeed, who received 1,313 votes. The by-election was held to fill the vacancy created after the Supreme Court ruled that former PNC MP Mohamed Sinan lost his seat due to non-payment of a debt. Voting took place in seven ballot boxes in Addu City, Malé, and Hulhumalé. Total turnout was 2,730 voters. Sodiq will represent the constituency for the remainder of the term.

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The Elections Commission (EC) announced official results for the Hithadhoo North parliamentary by-election. MDP candidate Abdulla Sodiq won with 1,375 votes (51.15%) against PNC candidate Ahmed Saeed, who received 1,313 votes. The by-election was held to fill the vacancy created after the Supreme Court ruled that former PNC MP Mohamed Sinan lost his seat due to non-payment of a debt. Voting took place in seven ballot boxes in Addu City, Malé, and Hulhumalé. Total turnout was 2,730 voters. Sodiq will represent the constituency for the remainder of the term.

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