The Elections Commission rejected former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's PPM presidential candidacy, citing Article 109(f) of the Constitution because of his conviction on bribery and money laundering charges and his 11-year prison sentence. PPM's running mate said the party is preparing to take the matter to the Supreme Court, while coalition partner PNC considers fielding an alternative candidate.
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The deadline for filing nominations for the upcoming presidential elections expires on Monday, 7 August.
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not have been convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to a term of more than twelve months, unless a period of three years has elapsed since his release, or pardon for the offence for which he was sentenced.
PPM is preparing to take the matter to the Supreme Court.
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for which he is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence.
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The Elections Commission (EC) has rejected the candidacy of the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) presidential candidate and former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.
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