Pledge comes after ruling party casts doubt over results of contentious presidential election, citing ‘irregularities’.

President accepts ‘people’s decision’ after official results confirm win for opposition leader, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

Officials added three hours to voting time in presidential election following extraordinary turnout.

Police search campaign office citing ‘unlawful activities’ on eve of polls billed as test for island nation’s democracy.

Police destroy underwater sculptures at Fairmont hotel as president puts Islam at center of re-election campaign.

Sunday’s poll will neither be free nor fair with President Abdulla Yameen’s ally administering the vote, say critics.