Opposition leader and MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail called on President Mohamed Muizzu not to ratify the newly passed amendment to the Decentralisation Act, warning it strips councils of powers. He vowed that an MDP government would reverse the changes and strengthen decentralisation when it returns to office.
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Fifty-six councils have already expressed their concerns and without any consideration, the Parliament passed it
Tonight, for the sake of this country, I call on President Muizzu not to ratify it and to think about it.
I know it was on the president's orders and instructions in Parliament that it happened at such a fast pace
When MDP returns to office, we will change this law and strengthen decentralisation
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Fayyaz said the bill was passed without considering objections raised by 56 councils across the country.
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The legislation, fast-tracked through Parliament in just two days with the support of the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) majority, places sweeping restrictions on councils' ability to carry out business activities, hire staff, lease land, and implement development projects
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