Government Faces Criticism Over Undisclosed Political Appointments

The government faces criticism for failing to update the public on recent political appointments via the President’s Office website, citing technical issues since last month. Communications Minister Ibrahim Khaleel attributed the delay to outdated infrastructure, promising a fix within a week. Several unsuccessful candidates from PNC parliamentary primaries have been appointed to significant positions, contradicting President Muizzu’s promise to fill only essential roles. Over 300 political positions have been confirmed, despite a campaign pledge to limit them to 700. Parliament is deliberating a constitutional amendment proposed by MP Eva Abdulla of The Democrats to give parliament authority over the number and composition of government appointees.

The government faces criticism for failing to update the public on recent political appointments via the President’s Office website, citing technical issues since last month. Communications Minister Ibrahim Khaleel attributed the delay to outdated infrastructure, promising a fix within a week. Several unsuccessful candidates from PNC parliamentary primaries have been appointed to significant positions, contradicting President Muizzu’s promise to fill only essential roles. Over 300 political positions have been confirmed, despite a campaign pledge to limit them to 700. Parliament is deliberating a constitutional amendment proposed by MP Eva Abdulla of The Democrats to give parliament authority over the number and composition of government appointees.

The government faces criticism for failing to update the public on recent political appointments via the President’s Office website, citing technical issues since last month. Communications Minister Ibrahim Khaleel attributed the delay to outdated infrastructure, promising a fix within a week. Several unsuccessful candidates from PNC parliamentary primaries have been appointed to significant positions, contradicting President Muizzu’s promise to fill only essential roles. Over 300 political positions have been confirmed, despite a campaign pledge to limit them to 700. Parliament is deliberating a constitutional amendment proposed by MP Eva Abdulla of The Democrats to give parliament authority over the number and composition of government appointees.

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