Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) has decided to conduct the by-election for the vacant Villimale’ seat of Male’ City Women’s Development Committee (WDC) on May 14.
ECM had previously decided to conduct the by-election on May 16. However, ECM said the date has been changed as the previously set date fell on an official working day, which could reduce voter turnout. ECM added there were also difficulties in acquiring locations for the ballot for May 16. Therefore, ECM announced the by-election date has officially been changed to May 14, with voting to be carried out from 0800hrs until 1600hrs.
The seat representing the Villimale’ constituency at the Male’ City WDC was vacated following the passing of Aminath Eman in February. The by-election for the vacant seat is being contested Fathimath Nazima from Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and Aminath Sheeza from Maldives National Party (MNP).