Adeeb appointed as Vice President

President Abdulla Yameen has appointed Ahmed Adeeb as the Vice President of the Maldives.

The former Tourism Minister took his oath of office as Vice President at a ceremony at the President's Office this morning.

The oath was administered by Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed.

This follows the impeachment of Dr Ahmed Jameel Mohamed, and his removal from the post of Vice President through a no-confidence vote by the parliament yesterday.

The parliament will vote on approving Adeeb as Vice President at 2:30 p.m. today.