Hithadhoo Port workers dismissed for campaigning for Sodiq

Two employees of Hithadhoo Port Limited (HPL) were dismissed for campaigning for Abdulla Sodiq, winner of the Hithadhoo North by-election. Mohamed Arif (Senior Security Officer, 6.5 years service) and Ahmed Shiruhan (Assistant Manager, 4.5 years) were terminated citing organizational reforms and a PCB circular to reduce staff by 33% due to economic difficulties from the Iran conflict. Arif claims no assessment was conducted. Other Sodiq campaigners have also faced action, including Mahfooz Husnee dismissed from STELCO.

Two employees of Hithadhoo Port Limited (HPL) were dismissed for campaigning for Abdulla Sodiq, winner of the Hithadhoo North by-election. Mohamed Arif (Senior Security Officer, 6.5 years service) and Ahmed Shiruhan (Assistant Manager, 4.5 years) were terminated citing organizational reforms and a PCB circular to reduce staff by 33% due to economic difficulties from the Iran conflict. Arif claims no assessment was conducted. Other Sodiq campaigners have also faced action, including Mahfooz Husnee dismissed from STELCO.

Two employees of Hithadhoo Port Limited (HPL) were dismissed for campaigning for Abdulla Sodiq, winner of the Hithadhoo North by-election. Mohamed Arif (Senior Security Officer, 6.5 years service) and Ahmed Shiruhan (Assistant Manager, 4.5 years) were terminated citing organizational reforms and a PCB circular to reduce staff by 33% due to economic difficulties from the Iran conflict. Arif claims no assessment was conducted. Other Sodiq campaigners have also faced action, including Mahfooz Husnee dismissed from STELCO.

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