The Elections Commission said it received 51 complaints related to Saturday's presidential election, covering issues from ballot secrecy to bribery, with some already resolved and others under investigation. Neither candidate won an outright majority, with Muizzu taking 45% and Solih 38% of the vote, and turnout at a historical low of 79%.
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Members of the Elections Commission (EC) during a press conference held on Sunday, 3 September 2023.
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neither Dr. Mohamed Muizzu of the People's National Congress (PNC) nor incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) achieved an outright majority, prompting a second-round run-off slated for September 30.
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Investigations are underway into complaints that require an investigation,
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The Elections Commission (EC) has confirmed receiving a total of 51 complaints related to Saturday's presidential election.
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14 complaints centred on the secrecy of the ballot.
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11 complaints about the conduct of officials
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10 complaints questioning the right to vote
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Muizzu, who also serves as Male's Mayor, emerged as the frontrunner with 45% of the vote
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while President Solih trailed with 38%.
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voter turnout reached a historical low of 79%, with more than 230,000 of the eligible electorate casting their ballots.
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Earlier reports gave 89.2% 9 Sep, 21:52 Maldives Republic89.2% 9 Sep, 18:57 Maldives Republic
with more than 230,000 of the eligible electorate casting their ballots.
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Earlier reports gave 2,755 ballots 16 Apr, 04:41 Maldives Republic
