Majlis approves appointment of Zakariyya as EC member

The People’s Majlis has approved the appointment of Hassan Zakariyya as a member of the Elections Commission of Maldives (EC).

Hassan Zakariyya’s name was forwarded for parliamentary approval on 20 February 2024.

Zakariyya, who serves as the Secretary General of EC currently is native to Mulah island of Meemu atoll.

A vote was held on the motion sent to parliament to decide on his appointment, as a member of the commission, on Monday.

This was done in accordance with Section 4 (d) of the Elections Commission Act.

His appointment was approved by the unanimous votes of 39 members present at Monday’s sitting.

Zakariyya was appointed to EC to replace the former Vice President of the commission Ismail Habeeb.

Habeeb’s term as EC’s Vice President expired on March 13.

The law states that he cannot be appointed to a third term, as he has already completed two terms in the position.

Zakariyya was appointed Secretary General of EC in June 2022.

Prior to being appointed as the EC Secretary General, Zakariyya served as the commission’s director.

He also served as an acting SG for two years, prior to the appointment.