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EC extends Hithadhoo North by-election deadline

The Elections Commission on Monday extended the nomination deadline for the vacant Hithadhoo North constituency by-election to 3 pm on Saturday, 2 of next month, giving candidates three additional days. The commission had announced the election will be held on 6 June, with Mohamed Sinaan contesting under PNC and former Addu Mayor Abdullah Sodig (Soabe) under MDP, both having secured party nominations.

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What happened

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  1. Mon 27 Apr
    The Elections Commission extended the deadline for nominations for the vacant Hithadhoo North constituency by-election. on Monday only Atoll Times The Elections Commission (EC) on Monday extended the deadline for nominations for the vacant Hithadhoo North constituency by-election.

    Word for word from the report in Atoll Times. Open the report

  2. Tue 28 Apr
    The Elections Commission extended the deadline for nominations for the Hithadhoo North by-election. on Tuesday only Atoll Times The Elections Commission on Tuesday extended the deadline for nominations for the Hithadhoo North by-election.

    Word for word from the report in Atoll Times. Open the report

  3. Sat 6 Jun
    The PNC announced that Ahmed Saeed will contest the by-election for the vacant Hithadhoo North parliamentary seat. 6 June only Atoll Times newest The PNC has announced that Ahmed Saeed will contest the by-election scheduled for 6 June for the vacant Hithadhoo North parliamentary seat.

    Word for word from the report in Atoll Times. Open the report

Who said what

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  • With the election period open, we do not have time to hold a primary, and with Saeed prepared to proceed, this is the option for the party

    Ahmed Shiyam, PNC Vice President and Fisheries Minister Atoll Times Open the report (Atoll Times)

  • We have decided to contest the Hithadhoo North constituency with Saeed

    Ahmed Shiyam, PNC Vice President and Fisheries Minister Atoll Times Open the report (Atoll Times)

How the story developed

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  1. Thu 30 Apr1 report
  2. Tue 28 Apr1 report

How the reporting differs

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Who reported it, and when

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  1. Atoll Times 28 Apr · time not given30 Apr · time not given

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Figures in these reports

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  • MVR 2.5 million unpaid loan amount whose non-payment led to loss of seat Atoll Times failing to pay MVR 2.5 million of a MVR 3.8 million loan obtained from the Maldives Islamic Bank within six months

    Word for word from the report in Atoll Times. Open the report

  • MVR 3.8 million total loan obtained from Maldives Islamic Bank Atoll Times failing to pay MVR 2.5 million of a MVR 3.8 million loan obtained from the Maldives Islamic Bank within six months

    Word for word from the report in Atoll Times. Open the report

Other events named

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  • The EC opened the by-election for the seat. on 13 of this month Atoll Times The EC opened the by-election for the seat on 13 of this month.

    Word for word from the report in Atoll Times. Open the report

  • Applications for the by-election were opened. on 29 of this month Atoll Times Applications were opened on 29 of this month.

    Word for word from the report in Atoll Times. Open the report

  • The deadline for nominations was extended to 3 pm. 3 pm on Saturday, 2 of next month Atoll Times According to the announcement, the deadline for nominations has been extended to 3 pm on Saturday, 2 of next month.

    Word for word from the report in Atoll Times. Open the report

  • Both candidates secured their party nominations. Atoll Times Mohamed Sinaan is contesting under the PNC, while former Addu Mayor Abdullah Sodig (Soabe) is contesting under the MDP. Both candidates have secured their party nominations.

    Word for word from the report in Atoll Times. Open the report

  • Ahmed Shiyam said at a press conference that Saeed would contest the by-election. Atoll Times PNC Vice President and Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam said at a press conference that Saeed would contest the by-election.

    Word for word from the report in Atoll Times. Open the report

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