Masha Midhath   16 March 2025 - 04:47 PM
Areesh, who was elected Deputy Mayor of the Male' city council, with Mayor Azim
Areesh, who was elected Deputy Mayor of the Male' city council, with Mayor Azim
Areesh has been elected as the new Deputy Mayor of the Male' city council after securing a majority of 16 votes at a council meeting held this morning.

With no other candidates expressing interest in the position, Areesh was appointed through a show-of-hands vote.

The Deputy Mayor’s post became vacant following the resignation of Ahmed Nareesh on Wednesday.