Maldives Presidential Polls 2023

The opening procedure went well, with all polling stations open by 9:00 am, and 85.8% of polling stations open within the first 10 minutes of the required opening time.

Nearly all polling station officials were in place at all polling stations.

The materials required for voting were present, the ballot papers were counted and reconciled at all polling stations, and all ballot boxes were verified as empty at the start of the voting process.

Candidates were well represented at polling stations. Three or more candidate/party observers were present at 89.5% of all observed polling stations. All polling stations observed had at least 1 candidate/party observer present and 7.2% of polling stations had 5 or more party/candidate observers at the polling station.

Observers from PPM/PNC coalition were present at 72% of the polling stations while 71% and 34% of polling stations had observers from MDP/AP/MDA coalition and The Democrats respectively. Transparency Maldives also notes that police were operating outside at 96% of the observed polling stations at the opening time.

Observers concluded that the polling stations were set up to ensure a secret vote in the vast majority of cases (97%). This was less clear in about 3% of all cases observed. These polling stations will be closely watched by our observers

We encourage all parties to maintain peace during the voting process and after the preliminary results are announced.

Transparency Maldives encourages all those eligible to exercise their right to vote. Our observers will be present at polling stations during voting, vote counting, and the announcement of preliminary results.

The opening processes went well, with all polling stations open by 9:00 am, and 85.8% of polling stations open within the first 10 minutes of the required opening time.

Independent Candidate, candidate number 6 Ahmed Faris Maumoon casts his vote

Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)'s presidential candidate, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has casted his vote

The Democtrats Presidential candidate, candidate number 7, Ilyas Labeeb has casted his vote.

Maldives National Party (MNP)'s Presidential candidate, candidate number 8, Mohamed Nazim has casted his vote.

First Lady Fazna Ahmed casted her vote.

Peoples National Congress (PNC)'s Presidential candidate, candidate number 4, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has casted his vote.

Voting ongoin in Himmafushi Island in Kaafu Atoll.

Voting ongoing in Addu City Hithadhoo.

Voting ongoing in Nolhivaranfaru Island in Haa Dhaalu Atoll.

Minister of Defense Mariya Didi has casted her vote. She was seen at the polling station with her mother.

Independent Candidate Hassan Zameel casting his vote

Vice President of the Elections Commission, Ismail Habeeb has stated that voting is yet to commence in London and Abu Dhabi.

Voting on going in Kudahuvadhoo Island in Dhaalu Atoll.

Voting ongoing at Ghiyaasuddin School.

Jumhooree Party’s candidate, Gasim Ibrahim has cast his vote.

Voting ongoing at MNU Business School.

Independent candidate, Candidate Number 2, Hassan Zameel casts his vote.

People cast their votes at the polling booth stationed in Iskandar School.

People queued up at the polling booth stationed in Kolhufushi island of Meemu atoll.

Polling underway at the Maldives Islamic University.

Running mate of candidate No.4, Hussain Mohamed Latheef, casting his vote in the presidential election.

Polling has begun in most parts of the nation.

Preparations at the polling station located at Goidhoo island of Shaviyani atoll.