Azima accuses AG of inaction as Parliament contravenes Constitution

In today's initial hearing on the constitutional case submitted by Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) against the Parliament at the Supreme Court, intervenor Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) Coalition's Lawyer Azima Shakoor has harshly criticized Attorney General (AG) Ibrahim Riffath.

Azima said that it was wrongful of the AG to remain silent and inactive in the face of Parliament's actions which she alleges contravenes the Constitution of Maldives.