Elections Commission (EC) has stated that the 2018 presidential election was completely within legal boundaries and has been accepted by the candidates, political parties, as well as observers and NGOs.

EC made the statement in a press release on Tuesday after President Abdulla Yameen, who had accepted defeat in the election a week ago, protested with his supporters outside the ruling party headquarters the previous night, claiming that the election was rigged.

In the press statement, the commission stated that while they have yet to receive any complaints regarding the final result of the election, certain parties are accusing their members of corruption and questioning the commission's work.

The commission also highlighted that its president, secretary general, and employees have been threatened, and condemned such actions that obstruct the commission from their work.

The commission’s spokesperson Ahmed Akram also denied President Yameen’s accusations.

In a tweet on Tuesday, the spokesperson said that all procedures of the 2018 presidential elections were completely within legal boundaries and the commission will never be swayed by bribes.

In the tweet, spokesperson Akram said they would never accept bribes or act outside of legal boundaries.

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the opposition coalition’s candidate, defeated President Yameen with 58% in the September 23 election.