Parliament Decides on Individual Votes for Approval of Each Minister

MV+ News Desk | December 10, 2023
Photo: President’s Office

Parliament’s Government Oversight Committee has resolved to conduct separate votes for the approval of each of the 22 government ministers. 

The decision was reached during a meeting held today, where the committee confirmed that all 22 members of the new Cabinet met the constitutional requirements.

Ihavandhoo MP Mohamed Shifau, a member of the main opposition MDP, proposed that despite presenting the report on the ministers collectively, the approval vote should be carried out individually for each minister. 

Thulusdhoo MP Naseem, a recent addition to the ruling PNC, seconded the motion, which garnered unanimous support from the committee members present.

The list of Cabinet members includes:

  • Minister of Defense: Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs: Moosa Zameer
  • Minister of Homeland Security and Technology: Ali Ihusaan
  • Minister of Finance: Dr Mohamed Shafeeq
  • Minister of Education: Dr Ismail Shafeeu
  • Minister of Health: Dr Abdulla Khaleel
  • Minister of Economic Development and Trade: Mohamed Saeed
  • Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources: Ahmed Shiyam
  • Attorney General: Uz Ahmed Usham
  • Minister of Islamic Affairs: Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed
  • Minister of Tourism: Ibrahim Faisal
  • Minister of Social and Family Development: Dr Aishath Shiham
  • Minister of Sports, Fitness and Recreation: Abdulla Rafiu
  • Minister of Climate Change, Environment and Energy: Thoriq Ibrahim
  • Minister of Housing, Land and Urban Development: Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed
  • Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation: Mohamed Ameen
  • Minister of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage: Adam Naseer Ibrahim
  • Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development: Dr Maryam Mariya
  • Minister of Construction and Infrastructure: Dr Abdulla Muththalib
  • Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare: Dr Aishath Rameela
  • Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts: Ibrahim Waheed
  • Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works: Adam Shareef

While some MDP parliamentarians, who hold the majority, have expressed reservations about endorsing specific ministers, the party has not officially taken a stance on the matter.

ރިއެކްޝަންސް
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
LATEST