Elections Commission will not tolerate any acts undermining upcoming elections: chief Ahmed Shareef

The Elections Commission will not be tolerating acts that could in anyway undermine the upcoming presidential elections, says commission chief Ahmed Shareef.

Shareef said at a press conference on Thursday, where the commission announced the date for polling, that any such acts will be dealt with accordingly.

Ballots are set for 23rd September, and Shareef said at Thursday’s conference that the commission is already discussing security with the police.

Shareef had also guaraunteed the commission’s commitment to ensuring that the elections are free and fair.