Motion alleges irregular disbursement of allowances to persons with disabilities

A motion was submitted to the Maldivian Parliament on June 18, 2026, by North Galolhu MP Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudoo), alleging irregular disbursement of allowances to persons with disabilities by the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA). The motion cites the constitution and the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Provision of Financial Assistance Act, which guarantee financial aid to persons with disabilities. The MP claims that allowances are not deposited on designated payment dates, causing hardship for beneficiaries who rely on them for medical expenses and daily needs. The motion calls for holding NSPA and relevant authorities accountable through a parliamentary committee and establishing a permanent mechanism to ensure regular monthly disbursement by a fixed deadline.

A motion was submitted to the Maldivian Parliament on June 18, 2026, by North Galolhu MP Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudoo), alleging irregular disbursement of allowances to persons with disabilities by the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA). The motion cites the constitution and the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Provision of Financial Assistance Act, which guarantee financial aid to persons with disabilities. The MP claims that allowances are not deposited on designated payment dates, causing hardship for beneficiaries who rely on them for medical expenses and daily needs. The motion calls for holding NSPA and relevant authorities accountable through a parliamentary committee and establishing a permanent mechanism to ensure regular monthly disbursement by a fixed deadline.

A motion was submitted to the Maldivian Parliament on June 18, 2026, by North Galolhu MP Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudoo), alleging irregular disbursement of allowances to persons with disabilities by the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA). The motion cites the constitution and the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Provision of Financial Assistance Act, which guarantee financial aid to persons with disabilities. The MP claims that allowances are not deposited on designated payment dates, causing hardship for beneficiaries who rely on them for medical expenses and daily needs. The motion calls for holding NSPA and relevant authorities accountable through a parliamentary committee and establishing a permanent mechanism to ensure regular monthly disbursement by a fixed deadline.

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