Parliamentary Motion Challenges Alleged Suspension of Magoodhoo Airport Project

MP Ahmed Haleem submitted a motion accusing President Muizzu of suspending the Magoodhoo airport project for political advantage, as residents protested. The government simultaneously announced a new airport on Nilandhoo Island, where the president's sister is a candidate. The MDP-sponsored motion was accepted for debate (22-4). Haleem claimed US$22 million had been secured for the Magoodhoo project, launched in October 2022 by the Solih administration. Ruling party MP Ahmed Muhsin Hameed defended the Nilandhoo airport, citing its benefits. Former President Solih also accused Muizzu of misusing state resources. Residents vowed to continue protests.

MP Ahmed Haleem submitted a motion accusing President Muizzu of suspending the Magoodhoo airport project for political advantage, as residents protested. The government simultaneously announced a new airport on Nilandhoo Island, where the president's sister is a candidate. The MDP-sponsored motion was accepted for debate (22-4). Haleem claimed US$22 million had been secured for the Magoodhoo project, launched in October 2022 by the Solih administration. Ruling party MP Ahmed Muhsin Hameed defended the Nilandhoo airport, citing its benefits. Former President Solih also accused Muizzu of misusing state resources. Residents vowed to continue protests.

MP Ahmed Haleem submitted a motion accusing President Muizzu of suspending the Magoodhoo airport project for political advantage, as residents protested. The government simultaneously announced a new airport on Nilandhoo Island, where the president's sister is a candidate. The MDP-sponsored motion was accepted for debate (22-4). Haleem claimed US$22 million had been secured for the Magoodhoo project, launched in October 2022 by the Solih administration. Ruling party MP Ahmed Muhsin Hameed defended the Nilandhoo airport, citing its benefits. Former President Solih also accused Muizzu of misusing state resources. Residents vowed to continue protests.

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