Some PPM/PNC Leaders Lobbying MPs to Reject Certain Cabinet Picks: MDP

The Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) has claimed that some senior leaders of the ruling Progressive Congress coalition (PPM/PNC) are lobbying MPs to reject certain cabinet ministers nominated by President Mohamed Muizzu. Specifically, Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal is reportedly being targeted. The MDP Parliamentary Group is considering which ministers to approve and may leverage the process for political capital. The cabinet approval has been delayed due to procedural issues in the Government Accountability Committee. The MDP holds a majority in Parliament. PPM/PNC has not commented.

The Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) has claimed that some senior leaders of the ruling Progressive Congress coalition (PPM/PNC) are lobbying MPs to reject certain cabinet ministers nominated by President Mohamed Muizzu. Specifically, Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal is reportedly being targeted. The MDP Parliamentary Group is considering which ministers to approve and may leverage the process for political capital. The cabinet approval has been delayed due to procedural issues in the Government Accountability Committee. The MDP holds a majority in Parliament. PPM/PNC has not commented.

The Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) has claimed that some senior leaders of the ruling Progressive Congress coalition (PPM/PNC) are lobbying MPs to reject certain cabinet ministers nominated by President Mohamed Muizzu. Specifically, Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal is reportedly being targeted. The MDP Parliamentary Group is considering which ministers to approve and may leverage the process for political capital. The cabinet approval has been delayed due to procedural issues in the Government Accountability Committee. The MDP holds a majority in Parliament. PPM/PNC has not commented.

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