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The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidate, Abdulla Sadig (Sobe), has won the by-election for the Hithadhoo North constituency. According to unofficial results, Sobe secured victory with 51% of the votes. His opponent, Ahmed Saeed (Soda) of the ruling People's National Congress (PNC), received 48% of the votes. Sadig stated that he will work to hold the government accountable within the parliament.