Yameen's defense seeks Supreme Court remedy to secure election bid

Former Maldives President Abdulla Yameen's defense team has filed a constitutional case with the aim of securing his eligibility for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for September 9.

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Former Maldives President Abdulla Yameen; his defense team seeks Supreme Court remedy to ensure his election bid--

Mohamed Rehan

2023-07-23 09:56:18

Former Maldives President Abdulla Yameen's defense team has filed a constitutional case with the aim of securing his eligibility for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for September 9.

However, Yameen is currently is serving an 11-year prison sentence due to money laundering and graft convictions related to the lease of Vaavu atoll Aarah.

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