Muththalib blames parliamentary agenda for response delays

Aug 3, 2026, 12:29 PM
August 3, 2026: Minister Muththalib responds to a question posed by Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir --- Photo: People's Majlis

August 3, 2026: Minister Muththalib responds to a question posed by Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir --- Photo: People's Majlis

Construction Minister Abdulla Muththalib has said that delays in scheduling parliamentary questions are not a valid reason to hold him accountable for the lack of timely responses.

The minister appeared before Parliament today to answer two questions posed by Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir regarding the water and sewerage systems in Baa Kihaadhoo and Kudarikilu. These inquiries were submitted in September 2025.

"The fact that scheduling is delayed due to a high volume of questions in the parliamentary queue is not something for which I should be held responsible," Muththalib remarked before addressing the queries.

Among the questions submitted to Parliament by MDP MPs, the majority have been directed at Muththalib. He has also been one of the most frequent cabinet members to attend the 20th Parliament to provide answers.

According to Galolhu North MP Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudu), MDP MPs have submitted a total of 56 questions to the Construction Minister. However, many of these inquiries remain unanswered.

Opposition MDP MPs have expressed ongoing concerns regarding ministers failing to appear before Parliament and provide accountability. The issue of failing to answer parliamentary questions was also a reason cited in the recent no-confidence motion against Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed.

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