The Supreme Court unanimously upheld the Elections Commission's rejection of former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's presidential candidacy, ruling him ineligible under Article 109(f) of the Constitution. All seven justices sided with the EC, which had cited his 11-year prison sentence for bribery and money laundering.
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The electoral body rejected Yameen’s candidacy on Tuesday, citing Article 109(f) of the Constitution as the basis for its decision.
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Yameen does not meet the criteria outlined in Article 109 of the Constitution; therefore, he is ineligible to contest the presidential election. Despite the ongoing appeal process, the 11-year prison sentence and fine will stand, requiring…
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Yameen, who is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence on bribery and money laundering convictions, failed to meet the eligibility criteria set forth in the constitution, according to the EC.
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The Supreme Court has upheld a decision by the Elections Commission (EC) to reject the presidential candidacy of former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. All seven justices on the bench unanimously sided with the EC in the case.
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