Elections could prove awkward for Maldives president

Significance The two parties associated with him are currently in the minority in the unicameral legislature. Muizzu came to power after winning last year’s presidential race. He was a substitute for Abdulla Yameen, a former president who could not run because he was in jail for corruption, but the two have since fallen out. Impacts Regardless of the outcome of the elections, the friction between Muizzu and Yameen risks weakening executive power, worsening instability. The economy will be a top concern for many voters. Since the head of the Elections Commission is highly experienced and well regarded, the polls should be free and fair for the most part.