President urges to hold the election this Saturday

President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik has called on the Elections Commission to hold the presidential election on Saturday coming next, 26 October.

In a press statement published by the President’s Office, the President expressed concern that the presidential election could not be held as scheduled and reiterated his commitment to holding a free, fair, and inclusive election.

“The President is fully committed to holding a free, fair, and inclusive election, where none of the candidates boycott it,” the statement read.

The President further called on the Elections Commission to consult with the candidates, and find a way forward to have the election as early as possible, “preferably on Saturday, 26 October 2013.”

The President also urged on all three candidates and political parties to find a solution to the current disagreement.