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By-elections results show growing support for President: Abdul Raheem

Congratulating the members of the party, Abdul Raheem Abdulla said in a post on social media platform X that the polling results provide clear evidence of President Muizzu's increasing popularity among the public.

Malika Shahid
21 July 2024, MVT 12:00
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu greets Parliament Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla during a PNC hub meeting
Malika Shahid
21 July 2024, MVT 12:00

Parliament Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla stated last night that the results of the by-elections held on Saturday reflect the growing support for President Dr Mohamed Muizzu.

In the by-elections for six local council seats, ruling People's National Congress (PNC) secured five seats. Although the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) contested for these seats, they did not win any due to limited campaign efforts. The seat for the female councilor for Raa Atoll Rasmaadhoo Council was won by an independent candidate.

Congratulating the members of the party, Abdul Raheem Abdulla said in a post on social media platform X that the polling results provide clear evidence of President Muizzu's increasing popularity among the public.

Although PNC claimed most of the seats in the by-elections, the voter turnout was notably low.

Out of the 13,112 eligible voters for the six constituencies, only 3,528 turned up at the voting stations, marking a turnout of 27 percent.

Details of the by-elections results;

- Kulhudhuffushi City Council, North Kulhudhuffushi Constituency: PNC

- Female Member for Raa atoll Rasmaadhoo Council: Independent candidate

- Faafu Atoll Bileddhoo Council President: PNC

- Male' City Council, Hulhumale' Constituency: PNC

- Male' City Council, Central Machangolhi Constituency: PNC

- Male' City Council, West Henveiru Constituency: PNC

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