Myanmar EC finally approves Suu Kyi’s candidacy

Myanmar  : In Myanmar, Yangon Region Election Commission has finally approved Aung San Suu Kyi’s candidacy as eligible in the upcoming by-elections on April 1, totally turning down an appeal by a candidate of another political party against her eligibility.

U Ko Ko, chairman of the Yangon region election commission, told Xinhua about the confirmation today.

U Tin Yi, who is the candidate of the Unity and Peace Party, objected Suu Kyi’s eligibility with Yangon South District Election Commission earlier on February 6 to the district commission but his objections were rejected.