ICOM to Launch Formal Inquiry Against President’s Office Over RTI Request Non-Compliance

Information Commissioner Ahmed Ahid Rasheed announced a formal investigation into the President's Office for violating the Right to Information (RTI) Act by failing to comply with a request from news outlet Adhadhu for details of President Mohamed Muizzu's official visit to Türkiye. The President's Office missed three hearings on the matter. Rasheed gave a three-day period for compliance and then declared the inquiry. Several RTI requests have remained unanswered since the current administration took office. This contrasts with President Muizzu's earlier promises of transparency and accountability.

Information Commissioner Ahmed Ahid Rasheed announced a formal investigation into the President's Office for violating the Right to Information (RTI) Act by failing to comply with a request from news outlet Adhadhu for details of President Mohamed Muizzu's official visit to Türkiye. The President's Office missed three hearings on the matter. Rasheed gave a three-day period for compliance and then declared the inquiry. Several RTI requests have remained unanswered since the current administration took office. This contrasts with President Muizzu's earlier promises of transparency and accountability.

Information Commissioner Ahmed Ahid Rasheed announced a formal investigation into the President's Office for violating the Right to Information (RTI) Act by failing to comply with a request from news outlet Adhadhu for details of President Mohamed Muizzu's official visit to Türkiye. The President's Office missed three hearings on the matter. Rasheed gave a three-day period for compliance and then declared the inquiry. Several RTI requests have remained unanswered since the current administration took office. This contrasts with President Muizzu's earlier promises of transparency and accountability.

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