Government's bills are amassing power, towards dictatorship: MDP

Government sponsored bills to the Parliament are aimed at amassing power and towards dictatorship, accused opposition party Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

Speaking at a press conference held by MDP's Parliamentary Group, MP of Kendhoo constituency Mauroof Zakir said that the bills proposed to the Parliament last week and this week indicate that all powers are being directed to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. They highlighted the President getting the power to elect the leadership of the Elections Commission and Anti Corruption Commission, and the proposal to increase the fines imposed on political parties. They also said that the amendments to the penal code also indicate similar patterns.