Ahmed Saleem Elected as New Deputy Speaker of Parliament

Eydhafushi MP Ahmed Saleem was elected Deputy Speaker of Parliament with 62 of 72 valid votes, defeating Vaikaradhoo MP Hussain Ziyad, who received 10 votes. The election followed the resignation of former Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim, announced during Sunday's session as a motion to remove him was being pursued.

Latest MP Saleem elected as Deputy Speaker with overwhelming support Byline, 1 Jun, 16:30

First reported 1 Jun 2026, 13:30 latest 1 Jun, 16:30

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Thu 14 May

A motion seeking the removal of Ahmed Nazim was submitted to Parliament. 14 May only Miadhu
The motion to remove Nazim was initially submitted to Parliament on 14 May.
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Sun 31 May

Resignation of former Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim was formally announced. Parliament Sunday's parliamentary session only Miadhu
His resignation was formally announced during Sunday's parliamentary session.
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Ahmed Saleem was elected Deputy Speaker of Parliament by vote during the sitting. Monday morning's sitting 2 sources newest
Ahmed Saleem has been elected as the new Deputy Speaker of Parliament following a vote held during Monday morning's sitting.
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The parliamentary session was adjourned after the election as there was no further business on the agenda. 1 Jun only Byline
After the election of a member for the post of Vice-President of the Parliament, the session was adjourned as there was no further business on the agenda.
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Ahmed Saleem Elected as New Deputy Speaker of Parliament

62 of the 72 valid votes valid votes received by Ahmed Saleem

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MP Saleem elected as Deputy Speaker with overwhelming support

62 votes Votes for Ahmed Saleem in the secret ballot

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valid votes received by Ahmed Saleem Monday morning's sitting 62 of the 72 valid votes Miadhu
Saleem secured a decisive victory, receiving 62 of the 72 valid votes cast by lawmakers.
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valid votes received by Hussain Ziyad Monday morning's sitting 10 votes Miadhu
His challenger, Vaikaradhoo constituency MP Hussain Ziyad, obtained 10 votes.
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total valid votes cast Monday morning's sitting 72 valid votes Miadhu
Saleem secured a decisive victory, receiving 62 of the 72 valid votes cast by lawmakers.
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Votes for Ahmed Saleem in the secret ballot today 62 votes Byline
Saleem received backing from 62 MPs, while MP Hussain Ziyad from MDP, who competed against him, received 10 votes.
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Votes for MP Hussain Ziyad in the secret ballot today 10 votes Byline
Saleem received backing from 62 MPs, while MP Hussain Ziyad from MDP, who competed against him, received 10 votes.
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Ahmed Saleem was elected Deputy Speaker of Parliament by vote during the sitting. Monday morning's sitting Miadhu
Ahmed Saleem has been elected as the new Deputy Speaker of Parliament following a vote held during Monday morning's sitting.
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62 of the 72 valid votes valid votes received by Ahmed Saleem Miadhu
Saleem secured a decisive victory, receiving 62 of the 72 valid votes cast by lawmakers.
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10 votes valid votes received by Hussain Ziyad Miadhu
His challenger, Vaikaradhoo constituency MP Hussain Ziyad, obtained 10 votes.
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72 valid votes total valid votes cast Miadhu
Saleem secured a decisive victory, receiving 62 of the 72 valid votes cast by lawmakers.
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62 votes Votes for Ahmed Saleem in the secret ballot Byline
Saleem received backing from 62 MPs, while MP Hussain Ziyad from MDP, who competed against him, received 10 votes.
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10 votes Votes for MP Hussain Ziyad in the secret ballot Byline
Saleem received backing from 62 MPs, while MP Hussain Ziyad from MDP, who competed against him, received 10 votes.
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Abdul Raheem Abdulla Speaker of Parliament Ahmed Nazim Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem Hussain Ziyad Maldivian Democratic Party Parliament Secretariat