A dramatic turn of events, the Maldivian President, Mohamed Muizzu, finds himself at the center of a political storm as the threat of impeachment looms large. Reports from local media outlets suggest that the main opposition force in the Maldives, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), in collaboration with the Democrats, is set to file an impeachment motion against President Muizzu in the parliament.
The MDP, wielding a majority in the parliament, has successfully garnered enough signatures to support their move, with a total of 34 members, including representatives from both the MDP and Democrats, backing the impeachment motion. Despite the signatures being collected, the motion is yet to be formally submitted, keeping the nation on edge.
Quoting a lawmaker from the MDP, Sun.com reported, “The MDP, in partnership with the Democrats, have gathered enough signatures for an impeachment motion. However, they have yet to submit it.” The decision to pursue an impeachment motion was reportedly taken unanimously during a parliamentary group meeting of the MDP held on Monday, as reported by The Edition.mv.
This political turmoil comes in the wake of a high-voltage drama that unfolded in the Maldivian Parliament, leading to disruptions in the proceedings. In response, the MDP declared its intention to deny approval to key government figures, including Home Minister Ali Ihusan and Defense Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, if disruptions by government lawmakers persisted.
The situation escalated further, resulting in a skirmish between political leaders on Sunday. Consequently, heavy police force deployment has been observed inside the Maldivian Parliament to maintain order, according to reports from ANI citing the online local media portal Adhahdhu.
As the nation awaits the unfolding of this political saga, the impeachment motion against President Muizzu adds a new chapter to the Maldives’ political landscape. The coming days are likely to be critical, with the potential for significant changes in leadership, making it a story worth watching for those interested in global politics.