Official results would be announced within 7 days: Elections Commission

Elections Commission of Maldives has stated official results of the presidential election would be announced within 7 days.

Addressing a press conference, President of Elections Commission Ahmed Shareef said official results would be announced before September 30 and noted the electoral process proceeded smoothly and peacefully. He said the commission received just two complaints regarding the polling process.

Furthermore, Shareef thanked the candidates for the support given to conduct a smooth election. He added the smooth progress of the electoral process testifies to the free and fair nature of the polls.