Committee passes approval of three Cabinet Ministers

The Committee has passed to issue approval for the three Ministers rejected by the 19th Majlis. Six out of the nine members present at the committee meeting had voted in favor of the approval while 1 opposition member had voted against.

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Ministers who were reappointed after being rejected by parliament: Islamic Minister Dr Shaheem (L), AG Usham (C), Housing Minister Dr Haidar (R).

Aishath Shuba Solih

2024-06-06 10:04:50

Government Oversight Committee of the Parliament has passed the approval of three Ministers rejected by the 19th People's Majlis which held an opposition majority.

At the time, the opposition, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) had issued a whip to reject four of the 22 nominees proposed for President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's first Cabinet. The parliament had then voted to reject three Ministers on January 29.

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