85 percent of eligible voters turned out for PNC constituency elections: Abdul Raheem
12 ޖުލައި 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 20:36PNC Chairperson Abdul Raheem Abdulla stated that the participation of approximately 33,000 members in the party's internal constituency elections demonstrates clear public confidence in President Dr. Muizzu. While he characterized the election—which saw 2,300 candidates vying for various leadership positions—as a significant step forward for the party's administrative structure, observers note that recent electoral trends in the Maldives continue to raise questions regarding the actual extent of the government's popular support.
Voting ongoing for the PNC constituency elections. | PNC
The Chairperson of the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC), Abdul Raheem Abdulla, has announced that approximately 85 percent of the party's registered members turned out to vote in its internal constituency elections.
Speaking to the press outside the PNC headquarters, Abdul Raheem stated that approximately 33,000 members turned out to vote in this election. He described the high voter turnout as a clear demonstration of the public's confidence in President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
This demonstrates the high level of public interest in the Congress Party. Furthermore, it reflects the deep trust the people place in this administration, the party’s leadership, and the President of the Maldives.Abdul Raheem Abdulla
Abdul Raheem Despite these claims, the results of the most recent referendums and council elections raise significant questions regarding the level of public support for the government. The outcomes of these specific elections, in particular, indicate that a substantial percentage of the Maldivian population lacks confidence in the current administration.
Speaking on the internal administration of the People's National Congress (PNC), Abdul Raheem further noted that approximately 2,300 members have applied for various positions within the party. He highlighted this as a significant milestone in the party's administrative progress.
Voting for this election was conducted from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. To accommodate members from the atolls residing in the Greater Male' area, ballot boxes were stationed at five different locations across the capital.
