Local Council Elections 2026

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South Galolhu MP Meekail Naseem, a candidate for the position of Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), speaks at a gathering organized by the party.

MP Meekail pledges to refund election fees for all MDP candidates who contested in the council elections.

From a meeting of the Local Government Authority (LGA).

President Muizzu is stripping councils of their autonomy following his electoral defeat in the local elections!

The excavator deployed to commence land reclamation in R. Maduvvari: Residents report that all work has come to a standstill following the election.

Following government's significant defeat in Maduvvari, land reclamation project comes to a standstill; excavator, seemingly "exhausted," retreats to shore and remains idle: Council president-elect

A photograph taken from outside the High Court.

High Court rejects petition seeking recount of Central Hulhumale' constituency votes

During the vote counting process for the local council elections held on Saturday, April 4.

High Court dismisses six cases filed by MDP regarding local council elections

Meekail Ahmed Naseem, Member of Parliament for the South Galolhu constituency.

PSM functioned as a media wing for PNC during recent elections: Meekail

Sandbags were placed to simulate the commencement of the Ha. Hoarafushi land reclamation project, just two days before the elections held on April 4.

Hoarafushi land reclamation project grinds to a halt as sandbags placed just two days before the election fail to hold

B. Dhonfanu Health Center: It has been revealed that a laboratory technician was hired for the Dhonfanu Health Center ahead of the elections, despite the facility lacking the necessary infrastructure to provide laboratory services.

Lab technician hired for Dhonfanu Health Centre in Baa Atoll ahead of elections despite facility lacking necessary infrastructure to provide lab services

B. Dhonfanu. | Social Media

Government vents frustration on Fenaka Assistant Manager following major defeat in Dhonfanu

Public Service Media. | PSM

Resolution submitted to Parliament over allegations that PSM discriminated against political parties and denied MDP opportunity to disseminate information

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu attends a special Tarawih prayer gathering hosted by PNC. | PNC

Creative math: how PNC fabricated a "victory" from a losing battle

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu delivers remarks at the ceremony held to mark "Forward with the People - Week 14." | President's Office

President Muizzu must reform his conduct immediately following the election results and cease his practice of micromanagement: Meekail

From the protest held by the MDP on April 16. | MDP

MDP’s ‘yellow army’ women clean up government’s mess

Voting is currently underway for the second round of the Local Council and Women's Development Committee elections. | EC

Local Council and WDC By-election Runoffs: 47 Percent Turnout Recorded

A member of the public arrives to cast their ballot during the Local Council Elections held on April 4th. | RaajjeMV

Voting proceeds for second round of local council and WDC elections

L. Maavah. | Social Media

Second round of voting in L. Maavah: Fenaka Deputy Manager instructs 12 employees hired during MDP administration to abstain from voting

During the counting of votes for the local council elections. | EC

Local Council By-Election Run-offs: Voting Limited to Male' and Participating Islands

Former MTDC Managing Director Thazmeel Abdul Samad speaking during RaajjeTV’s "Fala Surukhee" program. | RaajjeMV

No matter how much this administration plays on the defensive, they will never regain the public's trust: Thazmeel

During a press conference held by the MDP, the Parliamentary Group shared the government reform measures approved by the committee. | RaajjeMV

MDP takes to the streets, calling on government to implement 12 urgent reforms for the sake of national security, citing a total loss of public confidence in President Muizzu

Retired Brigadier General Faruhath Shaheer resigned as CEO of MIFCO in April 2026. | RaajjeMV

Disposable heroes: how Muizzu administration is shredding military reputations for political cover

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