Names of 16 candidates for EC sent to committee for evaluation

The names of the 16 candidates who applied for the post of commission member at the Elections Commission has been sent to the Independent Institutions Committee of the Parliament for evaluation this Tuesday.

Application for EC was opened as commission member Ismail Habeeb is near the end of his five-year term at the commission.

The 16 names sent to the Parliament by the President’s Office includes Ismail Habeeb, who was applied for a second term at the commission.

The names are ranked based on the date of application submission.

Candidates who have applied for the post, in addition to Ismail Habeeb, includes Aishath Hafeeza – former member of the Board of Directors at Public Service Media (PSM), several legal attorneys and former employees of EC.

Names of the 16 candidates:

1. Shuaib Yoosuf, Dhafthar No. 1896
2. Abdulla Raazee, Cozy, Fuvahmulah City
3. Ahmed Adeen, M. Rabee-eege, Male’ City
4. Ahmed Ali, Novembaruge, S. Hithadhoo
5. Aminath Sadhiya, M. Pisthaage, Male’ City
6. Mariyam Haneefa Khalid, Anbugasdhoshuge, H. A. Kelaa
7. Aminath Madheeha, Dhafthar No. 9456
8. Aishath Hafeez, Aahiyaa, N. Velidhoo
9. Ali Mohamed Manik, Dhafthar No. 1851
10. Sulwan Ahmed, Selina, S. Meedhoo
11. Ismail Sajidh, Ma. Vilaarodhi, Male’ City
12. Mohamed Shafiu, Sharuth, B. Thulhaadhoo
13. Mohamed Shammoon, M. Asal, Male’ City
14. Yasir Waseem, Westlight, S. Hulhudhoo
15. Ahmed Moosa, M. Ansa Villa, Male’ City
16. Ismail Habeeb, M. Neat, Male’ City

Candidates who apply for the EC will be evaluated by the Independent Institutions Committee of the Parliament, and selected via a vote taken during an open parliamentary sitting.

Any Maldivian citizen who is a Muslim and 25 year or above, who is not a government or private sector employee, or a political appointee is eligible to apply as a member of EC.

CURRENT ELECTIONS COMMISSIONERS:

1. Ahmed Shareef, President
2. Amjad Mustafa, Vice President
3. Ahmed Akram, Spokesperson
4. Ali Nashaath
5. Ismail Habeeb