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MDP Local Council Elections 2026 Dr. Mohamed Muizzu

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PNC secures 5 seats in cities, while MDP claims 46

Provisional results of the local council elections show the opposition MDP securing a landslide victory, winning the mayoralties of all five cities and a significant majority of council seats. While the MDP dominated in Male', Addu, and Kulhudhuffushi, the ruling PNC managed to secure only five seats across all cities. Notably, the government failed to win a single seat in Fuvahmulah City, as mayors in every city were elected with more than 50 percent of the total vote.

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PNC secures 5 seats in cities, while MDP claims 46

Constitutional challenge to ban shark fishing refiled at High Court

Government extends application deadline for three advisory committees after initial call for members failed to attract sufficient interest

Audit: Faafu Atoll Council’s visit to Sri Lanka to study tea production and procure goods for the atoll shop was a wasteful expenditure

PNC has inflicted nothing but hardship on the people of Ihavandhoo: Adnan Abdulla

Acceptance of Zakat payments via cash and card has commences, specifically targeting individuals who are not accustomed to online payment methods.

Government’s pledge to develop 10 resorts to generate income for citizens was merely a move to grab headlines; those who cannot even facilitate the handover of completed flats will fail to deliver on such a promise, says Amru

Entire state treasury will be tilted and drained to ensure the government wins elections as they desire: MP Meekail

Two individuals taken into custody following seizure of over three kilograms of narcotics

Court counsels habitual offender with extensive criminal record: "Repeated offenses driven by unemployment and homelessness"

MDP successfully concludes door-to-door campaign in North Machchangolhi North

Audit: Noonu Atoll Council President owes over 100,000 Rufiyaa to the council

Ahmed Abdulla: Vote for MDP to reclaim public power and remove obstacles to local development

Ibrahim Imthiyaz reports to police following search notice; confirmed to be in good health

One day remains for election re-registration; public urged to register promptly

"Changes to overtime pay policies for the final ten days of Ramadan are being communicated verbally, with no official memo issued"

Didi describes the referendum as a major scam

Abdulla Shahid: Threats against state-owned enterprise employees to influence votes must stop

Azim delivers a stinging rebuke to PNC members; claims those attending sessions in pajamas are incapable of any other work

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PNC secures 5 seats in cities, while MDP claims 46

Constitutional challenge to ban shark fishing refiled at High Court

Government extends application deadline for three advisory committees after initial call for members failed to attract sufficient interest

Audit: Faafu Atoll Council’s visit to Sri Lanka to study tea production and procure goods for the atoll shop was a wasteful expenditure

PNC has inflicted nothing but hardship on the people of Ihavandhoo: Adnan Abdulla

Acceptance of Zakat payments via cash and card has commences, specifically targeting individuals who are not accustomed to online payment methods.

Government’s pledge to develop 10 resorts to generate income for citizens was merely a move to grab headlines; those who cannot even facilitate the handover of completed flats will fail to deliver on such a promise, says Amru

Entire state treasury will be tilted and drained to ensure the government wins elections as they desire: MP Meekail

Two individuals taken into custody following seizure of over three kilograms of narcotics

Court counsels habitual offender with extensive criminal record: "Repeated offenses driven by unemployment and homelessness"

MDP successfully concludes door-to-door campaign in North Machchangolhi North

Audit: Noonu Atoll Council President owes over 100,000 Rufiyaa to the council

Ahmed Abdulla: Vote for MDP to reclaim public power and remove obstacles to local development

Ibrahim Imthiyaz reports to police following search notice; confirmed to be in good health

One day remains for election re-registration; public urged to register promptly

"Changes to overtime pay policies for the final ten days of Ramadan are being communicated verbally, with no official memo issued"

Didi describes the referendum as a major scam

Abdulla Shahid: Threats against state-owned enterprise employees to influence votes must stop

Azim delivers a stinging rebuke to PNC members; claims those attending sessions in pajamas are incapable of any other work