President’s Office Representatives Finally Appear Before iCOM Over RTI Denial

Officials from the President's Office appeared before the Information Commissioner's Office (iCOM) after months of avoidance, addressing a case regarding refusal to comply with a Right to Information (RTI) request about President Mohamed Muizzu's expenses during his visit to China. Information Commissioner Ahmed Ahid Rasheed highlighted the office's consistent refusal to respond. President's Office Information Officer Aishath Aqeedha Hassan promised future compliance. Concerns also persist about political appointments, with opposition alleging over 2,000 appointees despite President Muizzu's pledge to limit to fewer than 700.

Officials from the President's Office appeared before the Information Commissioner's Office (iCOM) after months of avoidance, addressing a case regarding refusal to comply with a Right to Information (RTI) request about President Mohamed Muizzu's expenses during his visit to China. Information Commissioner Ahmed Ahid Rasheed highlighted the office's consistent refusal to respond. President's Office Information Officer Aishath Aqeedha Hassan promised future compliance. Concerns also persist about political appointments, with opposition alleging over 2,000 appointees despite President Muizzu's pledge to limit to fewer than 700.

Officials from the President's Office appeared before the Information Commissioner's Office (iCOM) after months of avoidance, addressing a case regarding refusal to comply with a Right to Information (RTI) request about President Mohamed Muizzu's expenses during his visit to China. Information Commissioner Ahmed Ahid Rasheed highlighted the office's consistent refusal to respond. President's Office Information Officer Aishath Aqeedha Hassan promised future compliance. Concerns also persist about political appointments, with opposition alleging over 2,000 appointees despite President Muizzu's pledge to limit to fewer than 700.

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