Mohamed Muizzu in the lead in Maldives presidential elections
ISTANBUL (AA) – Mohamed Muizzu was in the lead in Maldives presidential elections, according to early results.
Preliminary results place Muizzu, from the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) – Peoples National Congress (PNC), in the lead with 53.8%, said media reports.
Incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) received 46.2% of the vote.
Voting at 574 nationwide polling booths opened at 8 a.m. local time.
More than 282,000 people were registered to vote, with eight candidates running for the top post.
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