MDP Characterises Muizzu’s Reinstatement of Rejected Ministers as Attempt at Election Manipulation

President Mohamed Muizzu reinstated three cabinet ministers rejected by parliament, prompting the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to accuse him of manipulating the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for 17 March during Ramadan. The ministers are Attorney General Ahmed Usham, Islamic Affairs Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, and Housing Minister Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed. Parliament had confirmed 19 of 22 nominees. MDP also alleges government intimidation and misuse of state media for the ruling People's National Congress (PNC). A bill to delay the election was returned by Muizzu. MDP claims the government is forcing political activities during Ramadan. Attorney General Usham says the MDP bill is unconstitutional. President Muizzu accuses the opposition-controlled parliament of foreign influence amid deteriorating ties with India.

President Mohamed Muizzu reinstated three cabinet ministers rejected by parliament, prompting the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to accuse him of manipulating the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for 17 March during Ramadan. The ministers are Attorney General Ahmed Usham, Islamic Affairs Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, and Housing Minister Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed. Parliament had confirmed 19 of 22 nominees. MDP also alleges government intimidation and misuse of state media for the ruling People's National Congress (PNC). A bill to delay the election was returned by Muizzu. MDP claims the government is forcing political activities during Ramadan. Attorney General Usham says the MDP bill is unconstitutional. President Muizzu accuses the opposition-controlled parliament of foreign influence amid deteriorating ties with India.

President Mohamed Muizzu reinstated three cabinet ministers rejected by parliament, prompting the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to accuse him of manipulating the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for 17 March during Ramadan. The ministers are Attorney General Ahmed Usham, Islamic Affairs Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, and Housing Minister Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed. Parliament had confirmed 19 of 22 nominees. MDP also alleges government intimidation and misuse of state media for the ruling People's National Congress (PNC). A bill to delay the election was returned by Muizzu. MDP claims the government is forcing political activities during Ramadan. Attorney General Usham says the MDP bill is unconstitutional. President Muizzu accuses the opposition-controlled parliament of foreign influence amid deteriorating ties with India.

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