The presidential campaign that has been proceeding across the country ahead of the elections slated for September 23 will officially stop at 18:00hrs on Saturday evening.
In a statement by Elections Commission (EC) of Maldives, they have demanded to cease any campaign or anti-campaign activity of the presidential candidates after 18:00hrs on Saturday evening until 06:00hrs of Sunday morning.
According to article number 44 of Elections (General) Act of Maldives, any activity or matters related to presidential campaigning should be ceased officially on 18:00hrs a day ahead of polls until 06:00hrs of the last voting day.
The Maldives electoral watchdog claims sticking campaign posters and playing campaign songs aloud; and any manner or level of candidate promoting activity after 18:00hrs of Saturday evening will be considered a criminal offense.
