ACC Draws Ire From Lawmakers Over Housing Scheme Probe

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is facing criticism for investigating the allocation of Gedhoruveriya flats, a housing project with 4,000 flats initiated by former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. Lawmakers from the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats accused the ACC of overstepping its mandate and being politicized. The ACC found 60% of recipients ineligible and irregularities in 19.7% of applications. The Auditor General challenged the ACC's legality. Protesters entered ACC premises. MP Eva Abdulla urged immediate handover.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is facing criticism for investigating the allocation of Gedhoruveriya flats, a housing project with 4,000 flats initiated by former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. Lawmakers from the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats accused the ACC of overstepping its mandate and being politicized. The ACC found 60% of recipients ineligible and irregularities in 19.7% of applications. The Auditor General challenged the ACC's legality. Protesters entered ACC premises. MP Eva Abdulla urged immediate handover.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is facing criticism for investigating the allocation of Gedhoruveriya flats, a housing project with 4,000 flats initiated by former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. Lawmakers from the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats accused the ACC of overstepping its mandate and being politicized. The ACC found 60% of recipients ineligible and irregularities in 19.7% of applications. The Auditor General challenged the ACC's legality. Protesters entered ACC premises. MP Eva Abdulla urged immediate handover.

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