Cabinet Confirmation Stalled Due to Government Interference: MDP

MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused the government of interfering in the parliamentary confirmation of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet, causing delays. MDP Deputy Chairman Ibrahim Waheed also accused senior leaders of the PPM-PNC coalition of lobbying against certain ministers. Procedural issues and lack of quorum led to the delay as parliament recessed in late December. This marks the first time a Maldivian parliament failed to promptly confirm a new cabinet. Parliament Speaker Mohamed Aslam indicated a possible extraordinary session. Vice President Hussein Mohamed Latheef criticized the delay as damaging to parliament's reputation. Fayyaz condemned the opposition-controlled parliament.

MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused the government of interfering in the parliamentary confirmation of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet, causing delays. MDP Deputy Chairman Ibrahim Waheed also accused senior leaders of the PPM-PNC coalition of lobbying against certain ministers. Procedural issues and lack of quorum led to the delay as parliament recessed in late December. This marks the first time a Maldivian parliament failed to promptly confirm a new cabinet. Parliament Speaker Mohamed Aslam indicated a possible extraordinary session. Vice President Hussein Mohamed Latheef criticized the delay as damaging to parliament's reputation. Fayyaz condemned the opposition-controlled parliament.

MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused the government of interfering in the parliamentary confirmation of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet, causing delays. MDP Deputy Chairman Ibrahim Waheed also accused senior leaders of the PPM-PNC coalition of lobbying against certain ministers. Procedural issues and lack of quorum led to the delay as parliament recessed in late December. This marks the first time a Maldivian parliament failed to promptly confirm a new cabinet. Parliament Speaker Mohamed Aslam indicated a possible extraordinary session. Vice President Hussein Mohamed Latheef criticized the delay as damaging to parliament's reputation. Fayyaz condemned the opposition-controlled parliament.

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