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MDP Primary election

Malé - January 16, 2026: Voting in the primary held to select candidates from the opposition MDP to contest in the Local Council Elections and Women’s Development Committee elections scheduled for April 4. In the primary vote, 92 candidates from 25 islands contested for the island council elections. Additionally, 37 candidates from five areas designated as cities participated, making a total of 129 contestants — Photos: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

A notice is being posted to announce the commencement of voting for the primary held to select candidates from the opposition MDP to contest in the Local Council Elections and Women’s Development Committee elections scheduled for April 4 — Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

Ali Azim, who is contesting for the mayoral ticket in the primary to select opposition MDP candidates for the Local Council and Women's Development Committee elections scheduled for April 4, is seen here casting his vote at the Majeediyya School hall. — Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

While the voting was underway for the primary to select MDP candidates, observers for some of the contestants were checking the voter lists. — Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

Voting is currently underway for the primary to select candidates from the MDP to contest in the Local Council Elections — Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

Ali Azim, who is contesting for the mayoral ticket in the primary held to select candidates from the opposition MDP for the Local Council and Women’s Development Committee elections scheduled for April 4, is seen here casting his vote at the Majeediyya School hall. — Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

Voting is currently underway for the primary to select candidates from the MDP to contest in the Local Council Elections — Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

MDP LOCAL COUNCIL PRIMARY ELECTION 20226

Malé City Mayor Adam Azim casting his vote in the primary held to select candidates from the opposition MDP for the Local Council and Women’s Development Committee elections scheduled for April 4. Adam Azim is being challenged in this primary by Ali Azim. — Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih casting his vote today in the MDP primary. Following the vote, he called for the party to remain united and avoid division after the primary results are announced. --- Mihaaru Photo / Fayaz Moosa

ormer President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih casting his vote today in the MDP primary. Following the vote, he called for the party to remain united and avoid division after the primary results are announced. --- Mihaaru Photo / Fayaz Moosa

A person casting their vote today in the MDP primary held to select candidates for the Local Council Elections. Voting is currently underway in various islands and will continue until 8:00 PM tonight. -- Mihaaru Photo | Fayaz Moosa

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