Majlis approves ministers except Usham, Shaheem, Haidar

Jan 29, 2024, 9:53 AM

Parliament on Monday approved all cabinet ministers except Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, Housing Minister Dr. Ali Haidar and Attorney General Ahmed Usham.

Forty-four MPs voted against Usham while 24 voted in his favor. Thirty-one MPs voted against Shaheem while 30 MPs voted in his favor. Eight MPs abstained.

Forty-six MPs voted against Haidar while 24 MPs voted in his favor.

Approved ministers and number of votes

Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon: 71 votes (unanimous)
Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer: 70 votes (unanimous)
Home Minister Ali Ihusan: 68 in favor, 1 against
Finance Minister Dr. Mohamed Shafeeq: 70 votes (unanimous)
Education Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeq: 57 in favor, 9 against
Health Minister Abdulla Khaleel : 69 in favor, 1 abstention
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed: 37 in favor, 32 against
Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam: 69 votes (unanimous)
Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal : 58 in favor, 2 against and 1 abstention
Social and Family Minister Dr. Aishath Shiham: 69 votes (unanimous)
Sports Minister Abdulla Rafiu: 70 votes (unanimous)
Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim: 69 votes (unanimous)
Construction Minister Abdulla Muthalib: 70 votes (unanimous)
Agriculture Minister Aishath Rameela: 70 votes (unanimous)
Local Government Minister Adam Shareef: 70 votes (unanimous)
Youth Minister Ibrahim Waheed: 68 votes
Higher Education Minister Mariam Mariya: 66 votes, 1 abstention
Dhivehi Language Minister Adam Naseer: 63 votes

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats, which have a majority in parliament, decided not to approve some ministers.

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