AG demands campaign equality for all presidential candidates

Attorney General (AG) Mohamed Anil, on Wednesday, ordered relevant government and state institutions to provide equal opportunity and necessary protection for all presidential candidates and running mates ahead of the upcoming presidential elections.

In letters to the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure, Ministry of Home Affairs, Maldives Police Service and Public Service Media (PSM), AG ordered the government and state institutions to ensure fair campaigning opportunities for all presidential candidates and running mates despite the official announcement of joint candidates by the Elections Commission (EC).