Parliament’s Delay in Cabinet Confirmation Prompts Call for Extraordinary Sitting

Speaker Mohamed Aslam announced the possibility of an extraordinary parliamentary sitting to confirm President Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet nominations due to ongoing delays. The Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) expressed concerns over the MDP-dominated parliament's handling. The parliamentary session for 2023 was extended three times, with the final sitting on December 28, but cabinet confirmation remained pending. The Government Oversight Committee failed to reach a quorum due to holidays. Speaker Aslam stated that President Muizzu would not extend the session a fourth time but would convene an extraordinary sitting if the committee completes its assessment report and a request is made. The MDP has been accused of obstructing by delaying consent to the 22-member cabinet sent on November 20.

Speaker Mohamed Aslam announced the possibility of an extraordinary parliamentary sitting to confirm President Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet nominations due to ongoing delays. The Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) expressed concerns over the MDP-dominated parliament's handling. The parliamentary session for 2023 was extended three times, with the final sitting on December 28, but cabinet confirmation remained pending. The Government Oversight Committee failed to reach a quorum due to holidays. Speaker Aslam stated that President Muizzu would not extend the session a fourth time but would convene an extraordinary sitting if the committee completes its assessment report and a request is made. The MDP has been accused of obstructing by delaying consent to the 22-member cabinet sent on November 20.

Speaker Mohamed Aslam announced the possibility of an extraordinary parliamentary sitting to confirm President Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet nominations due to ongoing delays. The Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) expressed concerns over the MDP-dominated parliament's handling. The parliamentary session for 2023 was extended three times, with the final sitting on December 28, but cabinet confirmation remained pending. The Government Oversight Committee failed to reach a quorum due to holidays. Speaker Aslam stated that President Muizzu would not extend the session a fourth time but would convene an extraordinary sitting if the committee completes its assessment report and a request is made. The MDP has been accused of obstructing by delaying consent to the 22-member cabinet sent on November 20.

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