The suspended State Minister for Tourism, Mohamed Nihad, has been reassigned to the position of State Minister for Finance, according to reliable sources.
Nihad's transfer comes after his suspension in December last year following his allegation against the MDP of planning a terrorist attack aimed at damaging the Maldives' tourism sector. The claims had sparked widespread concern at the time.
Nihad, who was elected to the Parliament for the 19th Assembly on an MDP ticket, switched allegiance to the PNC in December 2023 following the end of the MDP-led government.
The transfer has raised questions, with some viewing it as controversial given the pending allegations. However, no official statement has been issued regarding the transfer or the current status of the investigation.
Nihad's transfer comes after his suspension in December last year following his allegation against the MDP of planning a terrorist attack aimed at damaging the Maldives' tourism sector. The claims had sparked widespread concern at the time.
Nihad, who was elected to the Parliament for the 19th Assembly on an MDP ticket, switched allegiance to the PNC in December 2023 following the end of the MDP-led government.
The transfer has raised questions, with some viewing it as controversial given the pending allegations. However, no official statement has been issued regarding the transfer or the current status of the investigation.
