MDP Slams Proposed Amendment Granting Presidential Control Over Key Commissions

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) denounced a proposed amendment granting the President authority to appoint chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of the Elections Commission (EC) and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The MDP stated this undermines the independence of these commissions as enshrined in Articles 167 and 199 of the Constitution, and constitutes an 'uncivilised act of direct influence.' The party warned of political interference and called on the government to abandon these attempts, asserting it will defend the constitutional framework. The MDP's statement followed its National Council meeting on 2 October 2024.

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) denounced a proposed amendment granting the President authority to appoint chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of the Elections Commission (EC) and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The MDP stated this undermines the independence of these commissions as enshrined in Articles 167 and 199 of the Constitution, and constitutes an 'uncivilised act of direct influence.' The party warned of political interference and called on the government to abandon these attempts, asserting it will defend the constitutional framework. The MDP's statement followed its National Council meeting on 2 October 2024.

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) denounced a proposed amendment granting the President authority to appoint chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of the Elections Commission (EC) and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The MDP stated this undermines the independence of these commissions as enshrined in Articles 167 and 199 of the Constitution, and constitutes an 'uncivilised act of direct influence.' The party warned of political interference and called on the government to abandon these attempts, asserting it will defend the constitutional framework. The MDP's statement followed its National Council meeting on 2 October 2024.

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