The Local Government Authority (LGA) has announced that the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected councilors will take place on the 17th of next month.

An LGA official told "ONE" that the newly elected councilors will be sworn into office on the 17th of May.

That date marks the expiration of the current councilors' term of office.

In the Local Council Election held last Saturday, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) secured the majority of seats. MDP won a total of 269 council seats, while the People's National Congress (PNC) secured 233 seats.

MDP also claimed the majority in all city councils across the country.