Mohamed Muizzu elected president of Maldives

Preliminary results place Muizzu in lead with 53.8% of vote, say media reports

By Anadolu staff

ISTANBUL (AA) - Mohamed Muizzu was elected President of Maldives late Saturday, according to early results.

Preliminary results place Muizzu, from the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) - Peoples National Congress (PNC), in the lead with 53.8%, said media reports.

Incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) received 46.2% of the vote.

Voting at 574 nationwide polling booths opened at 8 a.m. local time.

More than 282,000 people were registered to vote, with eight candidates running for the top post.


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