The Maldives Parliament is set to revisit the approval of three cabinet ministers previously not approved by the 19th Parliament. The matter has been scheduled for tomorrow's parliamentary session, where members will debate and potentially vote on the re-appointments.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has re-submitted the nominations of Islamic Minister Dr. Mohammed Shaheem Ali Saeed, Attorney General Ahmed Usham, and Housing Minister Dr. Ali Haider. These three ministers were among the four who initially faced rejection by the previous parliament. The fourth minister has since been approved.
The rejection in the 19th Parliament occurred despite some members of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and Democrats voting in favor of the ministers, defying the party's whipline. This led to a lack of approval for Dr. Shaheem, Usham, and Dr. Haider.
In response to the initial rejection, President Muizzu promptly re-appointed the three ministers to their respective posts. The President’s decision underscores his commitment to his cabinet selections and his belief in their qualifications and capabilities.
With the ruling Progressive National Congress (PNC) holding a supermajority in the 20th Parliament, the re-appointment of these ministers is likely to be favorably received. If the debate concludes tomorrow, a vote will be held.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has re-submitted the nominations of Islamic Minister Dr. Mohammed Shaheem Ali Saeed, Attorney General Ahmed Usham, and Housing Minister Dr. Ali Haider. These three ministers were among the four who initially faced rejection by the previous parliament. The fourth minister has since been approved.
The rejection in the 19th Parliament occurred despite some members of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and Democrats voting in favor of the ministers, defying the party's whipline. This led to a lack of approval for Dr. Shaheem, Usham, and Dr. Haider.
In response to the initial rejection, President Muizzu promptly re-appointed the three ministers to their respective posts. The President’s decision underscores his commitment to his cabinet selections and his belief in their qualifications and capabilities.
With the ruling Progressive National Congress (PNC) holding a supermajority in the 20th Parliament, the re-appointment of these ministers is likely to be favorably received. If the debate concludes tomorrow, a vote will be held.
