Speaker says parliament won't allow no-confidence vote against president
His remarks follow statements made by former President Nasheed claiming that President Muizzu could be removed through a parliamentary no-confidence vote.
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Speaker of Parliament Abdul Raheem Abdulla said on Saturday night that no opportunity would be given for a no-confidence motion against President Mohamed Muizzu to pass through Parliament.
His remarks follow statements made by former President Mohamed Nasheed claiming that President Muizzu could be removed through a parliamentary no-confidence vote before the end of the year.
Nasheed had linked the issue to ongoing proceedings in the People’s Majlis seeking the removal of Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim from office.
According to Nasheed:
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The move against Nazim was initiated because he was allegedly working with other MPs to submit a no-confidence motion against the President
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Twenty-three members of the People’s National Congress were allegedly supporting the effort
Abdul Raheem made the remarks during the campaign launch of Abdullah Saeed ahead of the Hithadhoo North by-election scheduled for next month.
Speaking at the event, Abdul Raheem said there were no members in Parliament willing to sign a no-confidence motion against the President.
He stated that voters had given the ruling PNC a supermajority in Parliament to support the government’s agenda and assist the administration in implementing its policies.
Abdul Raheem also said he believed public support for the government remained unchanged ahead of the by-election.
Responding directly to Nasheed’s comments, Abdul Raheem said the opposition would not succeed in removing President Muizzu through Parliament.
“You will not be able to take a no-confidence vote against President Dr Mohamed Muizzu through the People’s Majlis. We will not give you any opportunity to do that,” he said.
During the speech, Abdul Raheem also criticised Abdulla Sodiq, the opposition candidate in the by-election.
He referred to Sodiq’s tenure as Mayor of Addu City and argued that development in the city had declined during that period.
