Maldives’ main Opposition to file impeachment motion against President Muizzu

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Colombo, Jan 29 (Maldives) - The main opposition party of Maldives, Maldivian Democratic Party, which holds a majority in the Parliament, is set to file an impeachment motion against President Mohamed Muizzu, local media reported on Monday.

This comes a day after violence erupted in the Maldives Parliament as government MPs from the pro-government parties People’s National Congress (PNC) and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) disrupted proceedings and confronted the Speakers.

As per Maldives-based news portal Adhahdhu, a total of 34 members, comprising representatives from both the MDP and Democrats, have expressed their support for the motion to impeach the president.

The clash broke out during a special session which was convened to seek parliamentary approval for the ministers in President Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet. These included — Ahmed Usham, the attorney general; Mohamed Saeed, the economic minister; Dr. Ali Haidar, the housing minister; and Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, the Islamic minister.

Maldives' Constitution and Parliament standing orders state that the President can be impeached with 56 votes.

On Sunday. PNC and PPM submitted a no-confidence motion against Speaker Mohamed Aslam and Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem — both of whom belong to MDP. A total of 23 lawmakers endorsed the motions.

Amid a confrontation, a scuffle broke out on Sunday between Kanditheemu MP Abdulla Shaheem Abdul Hakeem Shaheem and Kendhikulhudhoo MP Ahmed Easa, triggered when the former stumbled and inadvertently collided with Easa

Comments - 11

RR Monday, 29 January 2024 05:10 PM

PLEASE DONT FIGHT FOR POWER.

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Mahila Tuesday, 30 January 2024 01:40 AM

See Sri Lanka as Example!! We don't have Fights and Fisticuffs!!!??? We settle differences totally and effectively, with 'Miris Kudu'!!! We are Peaceful and undoubtedly, ‘Power Hungry’, Loving People!!?? "Hook or by Crook or by MIRIS KUDU", we are successful too eventually!? That’s our Passion!! See our record?? Declare Bankruptcy and OUTWIT all Internationally Cunning Sharks of their ill-found assets!?

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Rambo Tuesday, 30 January 2024 06:41 AM

High time India should invade Maldives and take over. There is no need for a fight.

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Joshua Monday, 29 January 2024 05:26 PM

Chinese Stooge will be chased away soon I presume

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India rousing for trouble since that President is against India Monday, 29 January 2024 06:54 PM

As someone who travels to Maldives on business, this action was known about as being planned two days ago. My usual business is fine, but if India keep poking into Maldives then I can bring in less money for my family at home. My friends in Maldives say the MDP party is unlikely to get the 56 out of the 80 available votes, when the MDP and allies only have 44 seats.

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Sajith Tuesday, 30 January 2024 01:27 AM

You are cheap piece of selfish. ..... I'mYou are only worried about the money you bring home and not about that country being swallowed by the Chinese. Are you related to MMR.

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sam silva2 Monday, 29 January 2024 06:57 PM

we need to follow and get PAPADAMAA on trail. problem is the opposition is impotent.

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sam Monday, 29 January 2024 07:11 PM

SL can follow

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DOT Monday, 29 January 2024 07:14 PM

The opopposition, definitely will win! My posible guessing!

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Maldives has to have their parliament by end of the year Monday, 29 January 2024 07:17 PM

In the US, the US House of Congress led by the opposition brings about Impeachment of Biden too. There too there is election by the end of the this year. So lots of usual tricks in politics to get rid from power the other party members.

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Amaran Monday, 29 January 2024 11:40 PM

Simple - PROROGUE the Parliament.

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