President Alleges Foreign Influence in Opposition’s Rejection of Three Cabinet Nominees

President Mohamed Muizzu accused the opposition-controlled parliament of succumbing to foreign influence after it rejected three of his cabinet nominees: Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed (Islamic Minister), Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed (Housing Minister), and Ahmed Usham (Attorney General). The president made the allegations during a tour of northern atolls, specifically in Nolhivaramfaru, Haa Dhaalu Atoll. Despite the rejection, Muizzu reappointed the three ministers immediately, seeking subsequent approval. The opposition MDP and The Democrats rejected the nominations. Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, recently elected as MDP president, dismissed rumors of foreign influence, stating the government should recognize their own abilities.

President Mohamed Muizzu accused the opposition-controlled parliament of succumbing to foreign influence after it rejected three of his cabinet nominees: Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed (Islamic Minister), Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed (Housing Minister), and Ahmed Usham (Attorney General). The president made the allegations during a tour of northern atolls, specifically in Nolhivaramfaru, Haa Dhaalu Atoll. Despite the rejection, Muizzu reappointed the three ministers immediately, seeking subsequent approval. The opposition MDP and The Democrats rejected the nominations. Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, recently elected as MDP president, dismissed rumors of foreign influence, stating the government should recognize their own abilities.

President Mohamed Muizzu accused the opposition-controlled parliament of succumbing to foreign influence after it rejected three of his cabinet nominees: Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed (Islamic Minister), Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed (Housing Minister), and Ahmed Usham (Attorney General). The president made the allegations during a tour of northern atolls, specifically in Nolhivaramfaru, Haa Dhaalu Atoll. Despite the rejection, Muizzu reappointed the three ministers immediately, seeking subsequent approval. The opposition MDP and The Democrats rejected the nominations. Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, recently elected as MDP president, dismissed rumors of foreign influence, stating the government should recognize their own abilities.

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