Main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Monday secured an extension to respond to the case filed by its former deputy leader Alhan Fahmy seeking re-election of the party's leadership.
Alhan filed the case in Civil Court, saying that the term for the elections which saw him elected ended on the April 30, 2012. The 2011 elections saw Alhan elected as Deputy and Dr Ibrahim Didi elected as President of the party.
After Alhan and Ibrahim Didi were removed from their respective posts, former President Mohamed Nasheed was elected as the president and Mohamed Shifaz was elected as his deputy. Alhan's case in court is that the current term has ended as well, and that a new election must be held.
Alhan has sought a court order to force an internal election as dictated by the party charter. The law regarding political parties dictate that each party must follow their own charter.
According to Alhan, MDP had requested a one week extension to respond to the claims made by its former deputy leader.
The case currently in dispute resolution stage had granted the extension to the opposition party.
Alhan meanwhile had also filed a case in court to fight his alleged wrongful expulsion from the party.
