Anti-Corruption Watchdog Probes Cases Involving Muizzu as Government Seeks Powers to Appoint ACC Head

The Mohamed Muizzu administration has proposed an amendment to give the President power to appoint the head of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Meanwhile, the ACC is investigating at least 10 cases involving President Muizzu, stemming from his tenure as Housing Minister under former President Abdulla Yameen. Cases include awarding projects to the highest bidder, flat list fraud, and awarding projects for personal gain. The administration introduced a bill on 27 October, and Parliament voted to consider it. Muizzu defended the amendment on social media, stating he would not influence state institutions.

The Mohamed Muizzu administration has proposed an amendment to give the President power to appoint the head of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Meanwhile, the ACC is investigating at least 10 cases involving President Muizzu, stemming from his tenure as Housing Minister under former President Abdulla Yameen. Cases include awarding projects to the highest bidder, flat list fraud, and awarding projects for personal gain. The administration introduced a bill on 27 October, and Parliament voted to consider it. Muizzu defended the amendment on social media, stating he would not influence state institutions.

The Mohamed Muizzu administration has proposed an amendment to give the President power to appoint the head of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Meanwhile, the ACC is investigating at least 10 cases involving President Muizzu, stemming from his tenure as Housing Minister under former President Abdulla Yameen. Cases include awarding projects to the highest bidder, flat list fraud, and awarding projects for personal gain. The administration introduced a bill on 27 October, and Parliament voted to consider it. Muizzu defended the amendment on social media, stating he would not influence state institutions.

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