Hithadhoo North - RajjeViyu

PSM News | 0 minutes ago | neutral

Sadiq takes oath of office as Member of Parliament

Abdullah Sadiq has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament for the Hithadhoo North constituency after winning the by-election on 6 June with 1,375 votes. He took the oath before Supreme Court Judge Hussain Shahid. The seat became vacant after a court ruling determined that Ahmed Sinan, elected in 2024, had a proven debt. Sadiq represents the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), increasing its parliamentary representation to 13 members. Previously, Sadiq served as the first Mayor of Addu City for three terms and as State Minister at the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure. The 20th Parliament has 93 members: 74 from PNC, 13 from MDP, 2 from MDA, 1 from JP, 1 from MNP, and 2 independents.

Adhadhu English | 30 minutes ago | positive

Muizzu labels by-election defeat a historic achievement

President Mohamed Muizzu claimed the Hithadhoo North by-election defeat of his ruling People's National Congress (PNC) by the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) as a 'historic achievement'. Speaking at a PNC rally in Dhaalu Meedhoo, Muizzu thanked campaign workers and voters, stating that despite the loss, the party's efforts were successful. MDP candidate Abdulla Sodiq won by 62 votes, receiving 1,375 votes against PNC's Ahmed Saeed with 1,313 votes. The seat became vacant after Mohamed Sinan lost it due to a proven debt case. In the 2024 parliamentary election, Sinan had won by 241 votes, and Saeed (then independent) got 306 votes; combined they totaled 1,385 votes, which PNC failed to reach. MDP increased its support by 537 votes compared to 2024. Other news includes indirect accusations by Chief Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef against India, U.S. anti-terrorism training for Maldives police, trial of October 3 protesters, and Nasheed convening MDP National Council.

Raajje English | 5 hours, 44 minutes ago | positive

Sodiq takes oath of office, bringing MDP’s parliamentary strength to 13!

Abdullah Sodiq, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidate who won the North Hithadhoo constituency by-election, was sworn in as a Member of Parliament on Monday. Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla presided over the ceremony. Sodiq's victory increases MDP's parliamentary strength to 13. He secured 1,375 votes, defeating Ahmed Saeed (Soda) of the ruling People's National Congress (PNC), who received 1,313 votes. The seat became vacant after a Supreme Court ruling on April 12 declared former MP Mohamed Sinan ineligible due to an outstanding judgment debt of 5 million Rufiyaa from the Maldives Islamic Bank.

Adhadhu English | 5 hours, 59 minutes ago | neutral

Sodiq sworn in as Hithadhoo North MP

Abdulla Sodiq (Sobe) was sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Hithadhoo North constituency. He won the by-election with 51% of the vote (1,375 ballots), defeating Ahmed Saeed (Soda) of the ruling PNC who received 48% (1,313 ballots). Sodiq previously served three consecutive terms as Mayor of Addu City. The seat became vacant after the Supreme Court ruled on April 12, 2026, that the previous incumbent Mohamed Sinan had lost eligibility due to failure to settle a proven debt.

Sun English Edition | 15 hours, 59 minutes ago | neutral

Sobe takes office as new MP for North Hithadhoo

Abdulla Sodiq (Sobe) has taken office as the new MP for North Hithadhoo, increasing the Maldivian Democratic Party's (MDP) seats in Parliament from 12 to 13. The seat was previously held by Mohamed Sinan of the ruling People's National Congress (PNC), who lost it after a Supreme Court case over a declared debt. Sobe, a former Addu City mayor, won the by-election on June 6 by defeating PNC candidate Ahmed Saeed with 51% of the vote. The PNC retains a supermajority with 74 out of 93 seats.

Atoll Times | 10 months, 4 weeks ago | neutral

Hithadhoo North result shows public wants freedom and sincerity, says Ghafoor

Abdul Ghafoor Moosa, interim chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), stated that the Hithadhoo North by-election result shows the public wants freedom, sincerity, and accountability. MDP candidate Abdulla Sodiq defeated People's National Congress (PNC) candidate Ahmed Saeed in Saturday's by-election. Ghafoor claimed the government made extensive efforts to secure the seat but failed, and alleged that MDP members faced pressure and received suspension letters from their workplaces during the campaign. With Sodiq's win, MDP's parliamentary representation increases to 13 members.