Bills allowing President to appoint ACC, EC leadership ratified

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the two bills passed in parliament which grants the President the authority to appoint the President and Vice-President of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Election Commission (EC).

ACC Act Amendment bill was submitted by ruling People's National Congress (PNC)'s Felidhoo MP Adam Zahir on behalf of the government, while the amendment to the EC Act was submitted by Kelaa MP Abdulla Shareef also from PNC.