Former Supreme Court Justice Abdul Ghani Mohamed was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Maldives on Wednesday at the President's Office, a day after Parliament approved his nomination with 62 votes. Ghani was removed from the Supreme Court in 2019 following a Judicial Service Commission probe.
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On Tuesday, the ruling People's National Congress (PNC)-controlled Parliament approved Ghani's appointment with 62 votes in favour.
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Ghani, who was previously removed from the Supreme Court in 2019 following a Judicial Service Commission (JSC) probe, was sworn in on Wednesday at a ceremony held at the President's Office. The oath was administered by Supreme Court Justice Abdulla Hameed.
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On Tuesday, the ruling People's National Congress (PNC)-controlled Parliament approved Ghani's appointment with 62 votes in favour.
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Parliament's Judiciary Committee reviewing the nomination and putting it to a vote within 24 hours of receiving it from the president.
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including blocking the suspension of Justice Abdulla Didi amid bribery claims and supporting the disqualification of 12 opposition MPs.
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