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The MDP handed former MTCC CEO Adam Azim its ticket for the Male mayor by-election uncontested, after announcing that only one candidate had contested each City Council vacancy. The by-election will be held on January 13, following resignations of Mayor Dr Mohamed Muizzu and three other councillors to take government positions.
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Fri 17 NovDr Mohamed Muizzu resigned as mayor to be sworn in as president of Maldives.MaléNovember 17only Atoll TimesThe post of mayor of Male became vacant after Dr Mohamed Muizzu resigned on November 17 to be sworn in as the president of Maldives.
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Sat 2 DecThe MDP announced it would hand over tickets to single candidates without holding a primary.MaléSaturdayonly Atoll TimesnewestThe MDP on Saturday announced that one candidate for each constituency has contested the vacancies in the Male City Council. Therefore, the party has decided to hand over the tickets to them without holding a primary.
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