The Election Commission (EC) today approved the formation of former President Mohammed Nasheed's 'The Democrats' party.
The Election Commission said that thw greenlight has been given with unanimous approval of the commission to allow the formation of 'the Democrats'.
After the defeat in the ruling MDP presidential primary, President Nasheed's close associates continued conducting political activities in a separate faction of MDP under the name of "Fikuregge Dhirun" (loosely translated to; revival of an ideology). Which has lead to form a new political party under the name of 'The Democrats'.
Although the formation was lead by former President Mohamed Nasheed, the party submitted its application to the EC on Tuesday under the name of Parliament member for West Henveiru constituency, Hassan Latheef.
Following the approval from EC to for the 'The Democrats', the party will receive a three month period to recruit atleast 3,000 members. After submitting the membership forms, the party will then receive permission to host the inaugural meeting, for which EC should be invited.
The Election Commission said that thw greenlight has been given with unanimous approval of the commission to allow the formation of 'the Democrats'.
After the defeat in the ruling MDP presidential primary, President Nasheed's close associates continued conducting political activities in a separate faction of MDP under the name of "Fikuregge Dhirun" (loosely translated to; revival of an ideology). Which has lead to form a new political party under the name of 'The Democrats'.
Although the formation was lead by former President Mohamed Nasheed, the party submitted its application to the EC on Tuesday under the name of Parliament member for West Henveiru constituency, Hassan Latheef.
Following the approval from EC to for the 'The Democrats', the party will receive a three month period to recruit atleast 3,000 members. After submitting the membership forms, the party will then receive permission to host the inaugural meeting, for which EC should be invited.
