Attorney General Clarifies Limits of Transitional Powers Amid Ongoing Activities

Attorney General Ibrahim Riffath clarified that an incoming president cannot order the outgoing administration to halt ongoing projects or activities. The Presidential Transition Act ensures the outgoing government can conclude projects and maintain services. Transitional committees cannot halt tenders or projects. The Act is a moral obligation for the outgoing government to consider requests from the incoming administration. During the 2018 transition, the Attorney General's Office issued guidance to the Ministry of Finance on approving tenders and loans, which still stands. President-elect Mohamed Muizzu requested President Solih to refrain from certain activities, but the government continued functioning, including sending another ambassadorial nomination.

Attorney General Ibrahim Riffath clarified that an incoming president cannot order the outgoing administration to halt ongoing projects or activities. The Presidential Transition Act ensures the outgoing government can conclude projects and maintain services. Transitional committees cannot halt tenders or projects. The Act is a moral obligation for the outgoing government to consider requests from the incoming administration. During the 2018 transition, the Attorney General's Office issued guidance to the Ministry of Finance on approving tenders and loans, which still stands. President-elect Mohamed Muizzu requested President Solih to refrain from certain activities, but the government continued functioning, including sending another ambassadorial nomination.

Attorney General Ibrahim Riffath clarified that an incoming president cannot order the outgoing administration to halt ongoing projects or activities. The Presidential Transition Act ensures the outgoing government can conclude projects and maintain services. Transitional committees cannot halt tenders or projects. The Act is a moral obligation for the outgoing government to consider requests from the incoming administration. During the 2018 transition, the Attorney General's Office issued guidance to the Ministry of Finance on approving tenders and loans, which still stands. President-elect Mohamed Muizzu requested President Solih to refrain from certain activities, but the government continued functioning, including sending another ambassadorial nomination.

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