Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed has assured Maldives Police Service (MPS) is committed to ensure the upcoming local council elections are conducted smoothly.
Speaking after signing the security and logistical assistance agreement between MPS and Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM), Commissioner Hameed said the police will undertake their responsibilities in making sure the elections are conducted smoothly, adding efforts are underway to finalise the plans of the elections operation. The commissioner said officers who will lead the operation have already been selected.
Meanwhile, President of ECM Ahmed Shareef noted the upcoming local council elections will present different administrative and logistical challenges compared to previous elections. In this regard, he noted the increase in ballot boxes and changes in the location of voting centres.
Under the agreement signed today, MPS will provide security in the elections as well as assistance in logistical operations of ECM.