Maldives Reform Movement (MRM) has stated that the party will nominate Faris Maumoon as the presidential candidate for the upcoming presidential elections.

MRM's official told 'One' on Sunday that the party is making final preparations to announce Faris as the presidential candidate. MRM added that the party will submit Faris' candidacy to Elections Commission next week.

Elections Commission had previously decided to dissolve MRM stating that the party does not have the required membership numbers. However, Civil Court has issued a stay order on the Commissions decision.

Civil Court also shut down EC's appeal in the case.

EC has opened candidacy submission for the upcoming elections until 1400hrs on 7 August 2023.

Interested candidates are required to fill the application forms and submit the documents to EC at Dharubaaruge. Form submissions will be held from 0900-1400hrs during the weekdays and from 1400-1600hrs on Fridays.