Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 28 July 1978. The election took the form of a referendum on the candidacy of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who was elected with 92.96% of the vote.
President of the Maldives
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The president of the Republic of Maldives is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of Maldives and the commander-in-chief of the Maldives National Defence Force.
A demonstration (Muzhaahira) in Fua Mulaku in support of the government, 1981.
Mohamed Nasheed, President of the Maldives (2008–2012)