Local Council Election 2017

  • Two ballot boxes in Malé still being counted
  • Technical problem causing delays in vote count
  • Results for Noonu Atoll, Magoodhoo -1
 
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Two ballot boxes in Malé still being counted

Elections Commission officials are still counting two ballot boxes placed in Malé. 

They are counting a ballot box for Eydhafushi island in Baa atoll placed at MES school, and one for Thinadhoo island in Gaafu Dhaalu atoll placed at Kalaafaanu School. 

Two ballot papers have also reportedly gone missing. 

07 May 2017 | Sun 12:16
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Technical problem causing delays in vote count

The Elections Commission is yet to fully count and process the ballots cast in Saturday's vote. Commission members cited a technical problem for the delay. 

 

07 May 2017 | Sun 09:54
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Results for Noonu Atoll, Magoodhoo -1

Noonu Atoll, Magoodhoo - 1

Aqil Hussain, MDA: 101 (24.16%

Akram Mohamed, MDP: 73 (17.46%)

Abdul Haleem Ahmed, MDP: 88 (21.05%)

Fathulla Naseer, MDP: 153 (36.6%)

Invalid: 3 (1%)

07 May 2017 | Sun 06:48
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Results for Addu City, Central Hithadhoo

Addu City, Central Hithadhoo

Jamsheedhaa Mohamed, MDP: 658 (68.05%)

Hussain Rasheed, PPM: 287 (29.68%)

Invalid: 22 (2%)

* Results are from boxes for Addu City, Central Hithadhoo - 7, 9, and 10

07 May 2017 | Sun 05:51
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Results for Baa Atoll, Thulhaadhoo

Results for Baa Atoll, Thulhaadhoo 

Abdullah Zahid, PPM: 101 (39.15%)

Ahmed Afrah, MDP: 106 (41.09%)

Invalid: 51 (20%)

* Results are from boxes in Baa Atoll - Fehendhoo 1 and Fulhadhoo 1

07 May 2017 | Sun 05:47
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Results for Fuvahmulah City, Central Fuvahmulah

Fuvahmulah City, Central Fuvahmulah - 3

Mohamed Maaliku, PPM: 629 (42.5%)

Mohamed Liraar, MDP: 804 (54.32%)

Invalid: 47 (3%)

* Results are from boxes for Fuvahmulah City, Central Fuvahmulah - 2,3, and 4 along with a box in capital city Malé

07 May 2017 | Sun 05:42
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Results for Malé, North Galolhu

Malé, North Galolhu 

Sifa Mohamed, MDP: 573 (68.21%)

Mohamed Aseel, PPM: 255 (30.36%)

Invalid: 12 (1%)

* Results are from boxes for Malé, North Galolhu - 2 and 3

07 May 2017 | Sun 05:25
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Results for Malé, Central Maafannu

Malé, Central Maafannu 

Azra Moosa, MDP: 549 (72.05%)

Ahmed Ashraf, PPM: 191 (25.07%)

Invalid: 22 (3%)

* Results are from boxes for Malé. Central Maafannu - 1 and 2

07 May 2017 | Sun 05:22
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Results for Malé, South Mahchangoalhi

Malé, South Mahchangoalhi 

Mohamed Shuaau, PPM: 759 (44.62%)

Ahmed Zameer, MDP: 903 (53.09%)

Invalid: 39 (2%)

* Results are from boxes for Malé South Mahchangoalhi - 1,2,3 and 4

07 May 2017 | Sun 05:17
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Results for Addu City, North Hithadhoo

Addu City, North Hithadhoo

Abdulla Sodig, MDP: 1310 (66.7%)

Shafaath Mohamed, PPM: 619 (31.52%)

Invalid: 35 (2%)

* Results are from boxes for Addu City, North Hithadhoo - 1,2,3,4,5 and a box in Malé city. 

07 May 2017 | Sun 05:12
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Voting at Maafushi prison is still ongoing

Prisoners at Maafushi prison continue to cast their vote. 

Voting was initially supposed to end by midnight tonight. 

07 May 2017 | Sun 05:07
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MDP wins all seats for Addu City Council

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has acquired all seven seats for the council in Addu City. 

07 May 2017 | Sun 05:05
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MDP wins 12 out of 13 seats for Malé City Council

MDP is yet to confirm its status on the North Henveiru Constituency. 

 

07 May 2017 | Sun 04:20
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Results for Malé, North Maafannu

Malé, North Maafannu 

Mohamed Fazeen, MDP: 468 (74.76%)

Mohamed Saeed, PPM: 147 (23.48%)

Invalid: 11 (2%)

* Results are from Malé, North Maafanu boxes 1 and 2

07 May 2017 | Sun 04:18
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Results for Malé, South Galolhu

Malé, South Galolhu

Shaaheen Mahmood, MDP: 938 (61.59%)

Ahmed Imthiyaz, PPM: 557 (36.57%)

Invalid: 28 (2%)

07 May 2017 | Sun 04:15
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Results for Alifu Dhaalu, Dhihdhoo - 1

Alifu Dhaalu, Dhihdhoo - 1

Ahmed Abdullah, PPM: 66 (74.16%)

Mohamed Ahmed, JP: 21 (23.6%)

Invalid: 2 (2%)

07 May 2017 | Sun 04:12
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Results for Addu City, Feydhoo

Addu City, Feydhoo 

Ali Fahmee Ahmed, MDP: 354 (51.3%)

Ali Haaneez, PPM: 314 (45.51%)

Abdulla Saeedh, IND: 8 (1.16%)

* Results are from boxes for Addu City, Feydhoo 2 and 5

07 May 2017 | Sun 04:07
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Results for Malé, Hulhu-Henveiru - 1

Malé, Hulhu-Henveiru - 1

Mohamed Imthiyaz, PPM: 122 (43%)

Eman Abdullah Wasiu, JP: 14 (5%)

Adam Shareef, MDP: 144 (50%)

Invalid: 6 (2%)

 

07 May 2017 | Sun 04:04
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Mayor Abdulla Sodhiq wins seat again

MDP's candidate contesting the North Hithadhoo constituency, Abdulla Sodhiq, has won the seat. 

He has been a member of the Addu City council since it was created, and served as mayor during his last term. 

07 May 2017 | Sun 03:49
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Results for Addu City, Maradhoo

Addu City, Maradhoo 

Abdulla Afeef, IND: 46 (4.71%)

Faisal Ibrahim, MDP: 695 (71.14%)

Hussain Ziyaadh, PPM: 214 (21.9%)

Invalid: 22 (2%)

* Results are from boxes Addu City, Maradhoo - 1,2, and 3

07 May 2017 | Sun 03:45
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Results for Noonu Atoll, Magoodhoo - 1

Noonu Atoll, Magoodhoo - 1

Aqil Hussain, MDP:101 (24%)

Akram Mohamed, MDP: 73 (17%)

Abdul Haleem Ahmed, MDP: 88 (21%)

Fathulla Naseer, MDP: 153 (37%)

Invalid: 3 (1%)

07 May 2017 | Sun 03:42
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Results for Malé. Villimalé

Malé. Villimalé

Hamna Waheed, MDP: 132 (42.72%)

Amshaad Ahmed, PPM: 21 (6.8%)

Waleedha Waleedh, JP: 150 (48.54%)

Invalid: 6 (2%)

07 May 2017 | Sun 03:37
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Results for Faafu Atoll, Nilandhoo - 2

Faafu Atoll, Nilandhoo - 2

Abdul Azeez Hameed, IND: 103 (8%)

Mohamed Jaleel, IND: 281 (22%)

Abdul Latheef Mohamed, IND: 120 (9%)

Abdul Jaleel Ahmed. PPM: 128 (10%)

Mohamed Ahmed, IND: 140 (11%)

Ali Rasheed, IND: 117 (9%)

Mohamed Azeez, IND: 109 (9%)

Ali Mohamed, PPM: 270 (21%)

Invalid: 12 (1%)

07 May 2017 | Sun 03:35
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Results for Faafu Atoll, Nilandhoo - 1

Faafu Atoll, Nilandhoo - 1

Abdul Azeez Hameed, IND: 93 (8%)

Mohamed Jaleel, IND: 193 (16%)

Abdul Latheef Mohamed, IND: 157 (13%)

Abdul Jaleel Ahmed. PPM: 167 (14%)

Mohamed Ahmed, IND: 108 (9%)

Ali Rasheed, IND: 163 (14%)

Mohamed Azeez, IND: 106 (9%)

Ali Mohamed, PPM: 209 (17%)

Invalid: 3 (0%)

07 May 2017 | Sun 03:31
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Results for Lhaviyani Atoll, Olhuveli

Lhaviyani Atoll, Olhuveli

Ali Shaan, IND: 189 (20%)

Mohamed Azim, IND: 242 (25%)

Abdulazeez Mohamed, IND: 207 (21%)

Shaamin Hafeez, IND: 178 (18%)

Naaila Mohamed, PPM: 145 (15%)

Invalid: 3 (0%)

07 May 2017 | Sun 03:27