Parliament Committee Greenlights Cabinet Confirmation

The Parliament Committee on Government Oversight approved the 22-member cabinet nominated by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu during a meeting on 27 November 2023, after delays caused by a shift in parliamentary majority. The motion to approve all ministers collectively was moved by Thimarafushi MP Abdulla Riyaz and seconded by Central Hithadhoo MP Ahmed Rasheed, passing with five pro-government votes while MDP members abstained. The committee also addressed a letter from former MP Ibrahim Ismail requesting rejection of Social Minister Dr Aishath Shiham and Attorney General Ahmed Usham, but this was deferred. The confirmation process had been postponed due to an incomplete report and earlier MDP majority in the committee. However, after 12 MDP lawmakers defected to the ruling PNC, the committee's composition changed, allowing approval. Parliament Speaker Mohamed Aslam had suggested confirming the cabinet during an extraordinary sitting.

The Parliament Committee on Government Oversight approved the 22-member cabinet nominated by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu during a meeting on 27 November 2023, after delays caused by a shift in parliamentary majority. The motion to approve all ministers collectively was moved by Thimarafushi MP Abdulla Riyaz and seconded by Central Hithadhoo MP Ahmed Rasheed, passing with five pro-government votes while MDP members abstained. The committee also addressed a letter from former MP Ibrahim Ismail requesting rejection of Social Minister Dr Aishath Shiham and Attorney General Ahmed Usham, but this was deferred. The confirmation process had been postponed due to an incomplete report and earlier MDP majority in the committee. However, after 12 MDP lawmakers defected to the ruling PNC, the committee's composition changed, allowing approval. Parliament Speaker Mohamed Aslam had suggested confirming the cabinet during an extraordinary sitting.

The Parliament Committee on Government Oversight approved the 22-member cabinet nominated by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu during a meeting on 27 November 2023, after delays caused by a shift in parliamentary majority. The motion to approve all ministers collectively was moved by Thimarafushi MP Abdulla Riyaz and seconded by Central Hithadhoo MP Ahmed Rasheed, passing with five pro-government votes while MDP members abstained. The committee also addressed a letter from former MP Ibrahim Ismail requesting rejection of Social Minister Dr Aishath Shiham and Attorney General Ahmed Usham, but this was deferred. The confirmation process had been postponed due to an incomplete report and earlier MDP majority in the committee. However, after 12 MDP lawmakers defected to the ruling PNC, the committee's composition changed, allowing approval. Parliament Speaker Mohamed Aslam had suggested confirming the cabinet during an extraordinary sitting.

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