Elections Commission of Maldives has commenced surveying polling stations for the upcoming presidential election. It has commenced surveying of polling stations to hold the presidential election, adding that mostly, schools have been allocated as polling stations, stated elections commission.
85% of all preparations for the 2018 presidential election have been completed, according to the electoral body.
June 20 is the deadline to file any complaints regarding the voters list. 263,183 Maldivians are eligible to cast their votes in the upcoming election, according to the provisional voters list.
Moreover, Elections Commission revealed ballot boxes for the election will be kept in all inhabited islands, some resorts, industrial islands and some other countries. The electoral body has opened opportunity for local and international media to monitor the Elections Commission.
Incumbent President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, former Minister of Home Affairs Umar Naseer and former Vice President of Local Government Authority Sujau Hussain have so far announced their candidacy for the presidential election.