Parliament Picks Ahmed Saleem as New Deputy Speaker
Ahmed Saleem, MP for Hoarafushi, was appointed Deputy Speaker of Parliament with 51 votes, defeating Abdulla Jabir (23 votes). The position became vacant after Eva Abdulla resigned following a no-confidence motion. Saleem thanked the MDP parliamentary group and leaders, including former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and chairperson Fayyaz Ismail. He stated the vote proves MDP's commitment to democratic values. Abdulla's resignation came after she criticized the former Solih administration. The no-confidence motion was initiated by MDP after several members, including former Speaker Mohamed Nasheed, left to form The Democrats.
Ahmed Saleem, MP for Hoarafushi, was appointed Deputy Speaker of Parliament with 51 votes, defeating Abdulla Jabir (23 votes). The position became vacant after Eva Abdulla resigned following a no-confidence motion. Saleem thanked the MDP parliamentary group and leaders, including former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and chairperson Fayyaz Ismail. He stated the vote proves MDP's commitment to democratic values. Abdulla's resignation came after she criticized the former Solih administration. The no-confidence motion was initiated by MDP after several members, including former Speaker Mohamed Nasheed, left to form The Democrats.
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Ahmed Saleem, MP for Hoarafushi, was appointed Deputy Speaker of Parliament with 51 votes, defeating Abdulla Jabir (23 votes). The position became vacant after Eva Abdulla resigned following a no-confidence motion. Saleem thanked the MDP parliamentary group and leaders, including former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and chairperson Fayyaz Ismail. He stated the vote proves MDP's commitment to democratic values. Abdulla's resignation came after she criticized the former Solih administration. The no-confidence motion was initiated by MDP after several members, including former Speaker Mohamed Nasheed, left to form The Democrats.
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