Reports reaching CEOAFRICA is that Voters in the Maldives have been going to the polls to elect a president after two previous attempts failed.

Candidates came to a last-minute agreement earlier this week to agree and sign the voter lists required for the election to take place.

In 2012, ex-President Mohamed Nasheed was oust from office, flickering a political crisis. He is seeking to regain power at these elections.

Tensions are high after one vote was annulled and a re-run halted by police.

According to reports, "Voting got underway at 475 polling booths across the Maldives and several foreign capitals where Maldivians live," and polls closed at 10:30 GMT.

Supporters of Mr Nasheed's opposition Maldivian Democratic Party allege the government and judiciary are attempting to influence the electoral process, fearing he will return to power.