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

Officials from the President's Office attended an iCOM hearing over a complaint that it refused to comply with the Right to Information Act, the first such attendance in months. Information Commissioner Ahmed Ahid Rasheed raised the office's refusal to address RTI requests, and its Information Officer said they now intend to respond within the stipulated deadline.

First reported 5 Aug 2024, 19:40

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

fewer than 700 Political appointments pledged as a ceiling

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fewer than 700 Political appointments pledged as a ceiling Maldives Republic
While President Muizzu pledged to limit political appointments to fewer than 700
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over 2,000 Political appointments alleged by the opposition Maldives Republic
the opposition alleges that over 2,000 individuals have been appointed to various political positions
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Ahmed Ahid Rasheed Information Commissioner Aishath Aqeedha Hassan President's Office Information Officer Information Commissioner's Office Mohamed Muizzu President People's National Congress (PNC)President's Office