Opposition MDP leader Fayyaz Ismail warned the Muizzu administration that his party would investigate alleged unfair political dismissals of staff at state utility companies STELCO and FENAKA if it wins power. He alleged over 1,000 staff had been dismissed to date and said the MDP would provide legal counsel to those dismissed.
One outlet so far Only Maldives Republic has reported this among the sources we monitor. A gap in what we monitor, not proof that others did not report it.
Both the MDP and the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) are vying for a majority in the upcoming parliamentary election on 21 April.
Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report
The issue arises when staff are dismissed based on their political allegiance rather than the expiration of their contracts
Disturbing incidents are happening within these companies. Staff in senior positions face demotion or dismissal based on unfounded accusations of supporting the MDP
If we secure a parliamentary majority, and if there is a change in government, if we secure the presidency in 2028, our highest priority will be to investigate the actions of the managing directors of STELCO and FENAKA Corporation
Nothing to compare yet. If another monitored source reports it, its headline appears beside this one.
The Muizzu administration has dismissed over 1,000 employees from STELCO and FENAKA Corporation to date, he estimated.
Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report
