No case of Heena's graft, president says
Allegations have surfaced of irregularities in a deal between the NSP and Maldives Media House (MMH) to lease an office building.
President Mohamed Muizzu said on Sunday that he would not hesitate to act against corruption or illegal activities in any part of the government, but that he had not received any specific complaints or evidence of corruption involving his spokesperson Heena Waleed who also serves as the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) CEO.
Speaking to reporters outside the President's Office, the president emphasised that all allegations of corruption should be thoroughly investigated by the relevant authorities.
"If I receive credible information regarding corruption or illegal acts, I will ensure that it is referred to the appropriate bodies for investigation," President Muizzu said.
The president’s comments come amid public calls for Heena Waleed to resign following allegations of irregularities in a deal between the NSP and Maldives Media House (MMH) to lease an office building. Documents circulated on social media allege that NSP was allocated two floors of a building rented to MMH for running its television operations.
The NSP has denied any wrongdoing, issuing a statement that its rental agreements were made in accordance with established rules.
When asked why no action had been taken regarding the allegations, President Muizzu reiterated that he had no information on the matter and that any evidence of misconduct would be addressed without hesitation.
"I do not appoint individuals to engage in corruption or illegal activities. Appointees are expected to serve the people with integrity and honesty. If I find that someone has acted contrary to this, they will be removed from their position," the president said.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that government institutions remain free of corruption.
"There is no room for corruption in this government—whether in ministries, state-owned companies, or institutions. If corruption is identified, I expect the Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate and take appropriate action," he said.
The president further stressed that no one would be allowed to misuse their position for personal gain or act outside the bounds of laws and regulations.
