President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has nominated Mohamed Zahid as President and Abdul Rahman Salah Rasheed as Vice President of the Elections Commission (EC). The nominations were presented during today’s Parliamentary session.

The President’s request for parliamentary approval was read out, and Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim has referred the matter to the Parliament's Independent Institutions Committee for review.

Mohamed Zahid has experience as Vice President of the Human Rights Commission, while Abdul Rahman Salah Rasheed has worked with the EC as Director and Acting Secretary.

The appointments were made on January 26 pending final approval from Parliament.