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MDP Confirms Azim as Mayoral Candidate for Malé City

The Maldivian Democratic Party confirmed former MTCC CEO Adam Azim as its candidate for the Malé City mayoral by-election, with three other candidates selected automatically for council seats after only one applicant per seat. The PPM-PNC coalition opened its primary nominations process, and the by-election for the Malé City council is scheduled for 13 January 2024.

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  1. Fri 17 Nov
    The mayoral vacancy occurred when President Dr Mohamed Muizzu resigned to assume the presidency. 17 November only Maldives Republic The mayoral vacancy occurred when President Dr Mohamed Muizzu resigned to assume the presidency on 17 November, while the other council seats became vacant as councilors stepped down to assumed positions in the new administration.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  2. Sat 9 Dec
    The PPM-PNC joint primary to determine candidates for mayor and council seats is scheduled. 9 December only Maldives Republic The application window for the primaries is open from 30 November to 4 December, and the primary itself is scheduled for 9 December.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  3. Sat 13 Jan
    The by-election for the Malé City council is scheduled. 13 January 2024 only Maldives Republic newest The by-election for the Malé City council is scheduled for 13 January 2024.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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  • The PPM and PNC coalition application window for joint primaries is open. from 30 November to 4 December Maldives Republic The application window for the primaries is open from 30 November to 4 December, and the primary itself is scheduled for 9 December.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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