The main opposition party of Maldives Maldivian Democratic Party, which holds a majority in the Parliament, is set to file an impeachment motion against President Mohamed Muizzu, local media reported on Monday.
This comes a day after violence erupted in the Maldives Parliament as government MPs from the pro-government parties People’s National Congress (PNC) and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) disrupted proceedings and confronted the Speakers.
As per Maldives-based news portal Adhahdhu, a total of 34 members, comprising representatives from both the MDP and Democrats, have expressed their support for the motion to impeach the president.
The clash broke out during a special session which was convened to seek parliamentary approval for the ministers in President Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet. These included — Ahmed Usham, the attorney general; Mohamed Saeed, the economic minister; Dr. Ali Haidar, the housing minister; and Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, the Islamic minister.
