PNC to hold constituency elections on July 11, congress in September

The People’s National Congress (PNC) has scheduled its internal constituency elections for July 11, with the party’s National Congress to be held from September 15 to 18.

Speaking to the media on Monday, PNC Chairperson and Speaker of Parliament Abdul Raheem Abdulla said nominations for constituency presidents, vice‑presidents and steering committee positions are now open for PNC MPs until 6pm on June 30.

According to Abdul Raheem, the provisional voters’ list will be published on the first day of next month, followed by a three‑day period for complaints. The final list will be released on the fourth day.

He noted that constituency presidents and vice‑presidents will only be elected in constituencies where those positions are currently vacant.

Under the PNC constitution, constituency presidents are the MPs representing the party in Parliament. However, the leadership has the authority to remove a constituency president if their actions are deemed detrimental to the party. Abdul Raheem reiterated that even if an MP is removed from the post, the constituency will elect a new president through the party’s internal process.

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Regarding preparations for the National Congress, Abdul Raheem said a 13‑member committee has been formed to oversee the event. While he did not disclose full details, he confirmed that senior party leadership is represented on the committee.

The PNC Congress was originally scheduled for October, but the National Council, acting on a proposal submitted by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, voted unanimously to bring it forward to September to avoid clashing with the national GCE O’Level examination period.

This year’s Congress will focus on constitutional amendments, leadership elections and strategic policy alignment ahead of upcoming political cycles.

The July 11 constituency elections come at a notable moment for the party, following the recent removal of Ahmed Nazim as the Dhiggaru constituency president, a decision the party has declined to elaborate on.