Yameen’s candidacy appeal verdict on Sunday

The Supreme Court has scheduled delivering the sentence on former president Abdulla Yameen’s candidacy rejection appeal on Sunday, 10:00 a.m.

The Elections Commission (EC) rejected Yameen's candidacy, citing his constitutional ineligibility. Article 109 of the Maldives Constitution stipulates that a candidate must not have a criminal sentence longer than 12 months, or three years must have elapse since the candidate's release or pardon.