Civil Society Expresses ‘Grave Concerns’ Over Constitutional Amendments

A collective of 11 Maldivian civil society organizations expressed grave concerns over constitutional amendments submitted by the Mohamed Muizzu administration, citing a marked absence of transparency and violation of Article 4 by excluding public participation. The amendments were passed and ratified within a day, undermining parliamentary scrutiny. Specific concern was raised over an amendment to Article 115, which vests sole power in the president to formulate national development policies, contradicting decentralization laws. The groups also criticized Attorney General Ahmed Usham for failing to ensure due process.

A collective of 11 Maldivian civil society organizations expressed grave concerns over constitutional amendments submitted by the Mohamed Muizzu administration, citing a marked absence of transparency and violation of Article 4 by excluding public participation. The amendments were passed and ratified within a day, undermining parliamentary scrutiny. Specific concern was raised over an amendment to Article 115, which vests sole power in the president to formulate national development policies, contradicting decentralization laws. The groups also criticized Attorney General Ahmed Usham for failing to ensure due process.

A collective of 11 Maldivian civil society organizations expressed grave concerns over constitutional amendments submitted by the Mohamed Muizzu administration, citing a marked absence of transparency and violation of Article 4 by excluding public participation. The amendments were passed and ratified within a day, undermining parliamentary scrutiny. Specific concern was raised over an amendment to Article 115, which vests sole power in the president to formulate national development policies, contradicting decentralization laws. The groups also criticized Attorney General Ahmed Usham for failing to ensure due process.

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