MRM rejects EC’s decision to dissolve party

The Maldives Reform Movement (MRM), led by former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, has expressed concerns regarding the decision of the Elections Commission (EC) to dissolve the party, stating that it is unlawful.

The Elections Commission has made the decision to dissolve the party after two notice sent to enlist the minimum requirement of 3,000 members, as stipulated by the Political Parties Act. However, both the party's founder, Maumoon, and its current President, Faris Maumoon, have said that this decision is in breach of the law.