Parliament Committee Summons LGA Over Directive to Retract Council Statement

The Parliament Decentralisation Committee summoned top officials of the Local Government Authority (LGA) after the LGA ordered the Kendhikulhudhoo Council to retract a statement characterizing President Mohamed Muizzu's actions during a visit to Noonu Atoll as abuse of state resources. The council refused, citing lack of legal basis. Attorney General Ahmed Usham advised against retraction, and President Muizzu supported council autonomy. MP Ahmed Easa submitted a motion to the committee. Committee Chair Ali Niyaz stated that no law defines councils as a layer of government, citing a Supreme Court judgement. Hearings will proceed with LGA, council, and MP Easa.

The Parliament Decentralisation Committee summoned top officials of the Local Government Authority (LGA) after the LGA ordered the Kendhikulhudhoo Council to retract a statement characterizing President Mohamed Muizzu's actions during a visit to Noonu Atoll as abuse of state resources. The council refused, citing lack of legal basis. Attorney General Ahmed Usham advised against retraction, and President Muizzu supported council autonomy. MP Ahmed Easa submitted a motion to the committee. Committee Chair Ali Niyaz stated that no law defines councils as a layer of government, citing a Supreme Court judgement. Hearings will proceed with LGA, council, and MP Easa.

The Parliament Decentralisation Committee summoned top officials of the Local Government Authority (LGA) after the LGA ordered the Kendhikulhudhoo Council to retract a statement characterizing President Mohamed Muizzu's actions during a visit to Noonu Atoll as abuse of state resources. The council refused, citing lack of legal basis. Attorney General Ahmed Usham advised against retraction, and President Muizzu supported council autonomy. MP Ahmed Easa submitted a motion to the committee. Committee Chair Ali Niyaz stated that no law defines councils as a layer of government, citing a Supreme Court judgement. Hearings will proceed with LGA, council, and MP Easa.

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