Friday
22nd Nov 2024
Dhivehi Edition
President Nasheed being escorted out of EC's premises. Photo: TMJ
Members of the public and the Police have blocked entry to and removed Speaker of Majlis President Mohamed Nasheed from the grounds outside Elections Commission of Maldives this afternoon.
Recount of some constituencies were announced today and the atmosphere of Elections Commission went in to a frenzy after the arrival of President Nasheed on to the scene.
Opposition has alleged that the government has influenced Elections Commission and has been attempting to change the results of the vote. Opposition Vice President and Member for Naifaru Constituency Ahmed Shiyam has alleged that President Nasheed had visited Elections Commission the night of Local Council Election.
President Nasheed announced his prediction of winning majority of the Malé City seats this Local Council Election. He has also revealed that he had request the recount of 4 boxes.
According to the public, the arrival of a political leader to Elections Commission is an act of un-due influencing the elections.