Parliament Committee Endorses Key Amendments Concerning Presidential Impeachment Process

The Parliament General Purpose Committee has endorsed amendments to calculate the number of active parliamentary seats for impeachment, lowering the threshold from 87 to 54 votes. Proposed by MDP's Mohamed Shifau, the changes also include procedural reforms such as a 14-day notice period and reduced committee size. Critics like Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam call it unlawful, while Ali Azim denies immediate impeachment intentions, emphasizing broader reform.

The Parliament General Purpose Committee has endorsed amendments to calculate the number of active parliamentary seats for impeachment, lowering the threshold from 87 to 54 votes. Proposed by MDP's Mohamed Shifau, the changes also include procedural reforms such as a 14-day notice period and reduced committee size. Critics like Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam call it unlawful, while Ali Azim denies immediate impeachment intentions, emphasizing broader reform.

The Parliament General Purpose Committee has endorsed amendments to calculate the number of active parliamentary seats for impeachment, lowering the threshold from 87 to 54 votes. Proposed by MDP's Mohamed Shifau, the changes also include procedural reforms such as a 14-day notice period and reduced committee size. Critics like Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam call it unlawful, while Ali Azim denies immediate impeachment intentions, emphasizing broader reform.

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