An initial figure of 2,406 candidates are thought to have applied to stand in February’s local council elections after Wednesday’s deadline for submissions passed, Haveeru has reported.
Speaking to the paper, Secretary General Ahmed Ali Didi conceded that the final number was subject to change following a final count including incoming forms from some of the country’s islands.
The elections will see 947 members being assigned positions within specially established Island Councils and another 130 candidates assigned to Atoll Councils.
The paper added that voters will decide during the election on the candidates to fill six positions on the nation’s city councils and another 11 members to serve on a Male’ City council. These councils will be set up to oversee a number of administrative regions.
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Is there any minimum academic qualification required to qualify as a candidate?
I see too many tom,dick and harrys.
@Heck------minimum qualifications should be-Honesty,Integrity and a desire to help others--any chance????