Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) has extended the deadline for submitting applications for observers, monitors and candidate representatives in the January 13 local council and WDC by-elections.
The deadline for submitting applications to observe and monitor polling stations during the by-elections has been extended to December 28, 1500hrs. The previous deadline was December 24.
The deadline was extended due to requests from observers, monitors and candidate representatives. Application forms are available at the ECM website. Interested individuals can also submit their application through the link [email protected].
The Male' City mayoral and local council by-election will be held on January 13 along with Rakeedhoo Island Council by-election. In addition, WDC by-elections will be held for Neykurendhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Fehendhoo and Dharavandhoo in Baa Atoll, Gaafaru in Kaafu Atoll, Mandhoo in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, Manadhoo and Maalhendhoo in Noonu Atoll, Makunudhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Fulhadhoo in Baa Atoll, Kandidheemu in Shaviyani Atoll, Mulah in Meemu Atoll, and Maduvvari in Raa Atoll.