In the Maldivian presidential elections, Mohamed Nasheed (Anni) secured a total of 97,222 votes, thus winning the race against the incumbent Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who secured a total of 82,121 votes1. Nasheed would be sworn in as the President on November 11. Mr. Nasheed has stated that the outgoing Mr. Gayoom would be receiving “a pension and protection” after stepping down. Gayoom on his part announced his intention to stay in the capital, Malé, and that his Dhivehi Raiyyithunge Party (DRP) would play the role of the opposition party2.

• 1. “Anni Makes First Televised Address As President-Elect,” Minivan News, October 29, 2008, at http://www.minivannews.com/news_detail.php?id=5309
• 2. “Old Enemies Unite To Promise Smooth Transfer Of Power,” Minivan News, October 29, 2008, at http://www.minivannews.com/news_detail.php?id=5312