Former President Mohamed Nasheed has declared a significant victory for the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) in the recent Local Council Elections, asserting that the Maldivian public has voted decisively against the current administration.

In a statement shared on the social media platform X, Nasheed highlighted that the government faced substantial setbacks across major cities and various island constituencies. He further emphasized that the results of the recent referendum also reflected a clear rejection of the government’s current trajectory by the electorate.

Provisional results indicate that with a substantial portion of the ballots counted, MDP candidates are maintaining strong leads in key mayoral races. Nasheed extended his congratulations to all voters and participating candidates for their engagement in the democratic process, framing the outcome as a turning point in the national political landscape.