The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has obtained enough signatures to submit an impeachment motion against President Mohamed Muizzu. The motion was disrupted due to chaos in parliament. The MDP has also threatened to deny approval to the home and defense ministers if disruptions continue. Following a fight between political leaders in parliament, heavy police security has been deployed.
The main opposition party of Maldives, the Maldivian Democratic Party, which holds a majority in Parliament, has gathered enough signatures to submit a motion to impeach Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, Maldivian local media, The Sun reported.
While Parliament voted to deny approval to Housing Minister Ali Haidar Ahmed, Islamic Minister Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed and Attorney General Ahmed Usham, Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed narrowly survived the same fate, according to local media reports.
A collective endorsement of 34 members, comprising representatives from both the MDP and Democrats, has been secured for the motion seeking the presidents impeachment, which was interrupted amid yesterdays turmoil in the Maldivian parliament.