Ameer Clarifies Inaccuracies in President Muizzu’s Statement on Local Council Staff Pay Rise

Former Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer disputes President Mohamed Muizzu's claim that only parliament can raise salaries of local council staff. Ameer clarifies that the National Pay Commission determines civil servant pay, not parliament. President Muizzu had stated that under the Decentralisation Act, local councils are classified low, making it impossible for the government to raise salaries without parliamentary action. Ameer points out the Act's challenges and notes that the previous government under President Solih prioritized decentralisation. President Muizzu reiterated commitment to increasing civil servant salaries after considering the nation's finances.

Former Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer disputes President Mohamed Muizzu's claim that only parliament can raise salaries of local council staff. Ameer clarifies that the National Pay Commission determines civil servant pay, not parliament. President Muizzu had stated that under the Decentralisation Act, local councils are classified low, making it impossible for the government to raise salaries without parliamentary action. Ameer points out the Act's challenges and notes that the previous government under President Solih prioritized decentralisation. President Muizzu reiterated commitment to increasing civil servant salaries after considering the nation's finances.

Former Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer disputes President Mohamed Muizzu's claim that only parliament can raise salaries of local council staff. Ameer clarifies that the National Pay Commission determines civil servant pay, not parliament. President Muizzu had stated that under the Decentralisation Act, local councils are classified low, making it impossible for the government to raise salaries without parliamentary action. Ameer points out the Act's challenges and notes that the previous government under President Solih prioritized decentralisation. President Muizzu reiterated commitment to increasing civil servant salaries after considering the nation's finances.

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