Majlis approves new heads to EC and ACC

Feb 17, 2025, 9:05 AM

Mohamed Zahid was appointed as the EC President while Abdul Rahman Salah Rasheed was appointed as the EC Vice President.

The People's Majlis has today approved new heads to the Elections Commission (EC) and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

Mohamed Zahid was appointed as the President while Abdul Rahman Salah Rasheed was appointed as the Vice President of the EC. Both of them received 69 votes in favour.

Meanwhile, Abdulla Nashid was appointed as the Vice President of ACC with 69 votes in favour.

New Vice President approved to the ACC.

The post of EC President became vacant after former President Fuwad Thowfeek's term ended last year. He was later appointed as the Ambassador to Thailand.

The post of EC Vice President became vacant after the People's Majlis dismissed the former Vice President Ali Nashaath.

He was accused of obstructing the formation of the Democrats and trying to influence the 2023 presidential election.

Meanwhile, the post of ACC Vice President became vacant after the resignation of former Vice President Abdul Salam.

He resigned when the People's Majlis moved to dismiss him with allegations of obstructing the investigation into Binveriya corruption.

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