Maseeh steps down as Speaker of People’s Majlis

Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed has resigned from his post as Speaker of People’s Majlis.

Deputy leader of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)’s parliamentary group, Vilimale’ MP Ahmed Nihan Hussain Manik has confirmed Maseeh’s resignation to ‘Sun’.

Maseeh’s resignation comes ahead of a no-confidence vote against him scheduled at People’s Majlis later this Thursday.

A petition to impeach Maseeh – signed by 51 lawmakers – had already been submitted to the Majlis when the General Purpose Committee ruled the impeachment petition – signed by 43 lawmakers - filed in July, 2017 was valid, and scheduled a vote on the petition for this Thursday night.

MP Nihan has thanked Maseeh for his services in a Tweet.

“I commend you on your patience and courage as a PPM team player,” said Nihan, in his tweet.

29 May 2014 - 1 Nov 2018 ah Raiyyithunge Majlis Raees kamuge magaamuga Manikufaanu Mi Gaumah kohdhevvee agu nukurevey fadha bodu Khidhumaiythakeh. PPM #TeamPlayer eh gothuga keiy therikamaa eku kurehvvi hivvarah assaribahaa saabas dhannavan. pic.twitter.com/12srqY9Vw8

— Ahmed Nihan (@ahmed_nihan) November 1, 2018

Fellow PPM lawmaker, Fonadhoo MP Abdul Raheem Abdulla, who has announced plans to run for Majlis speakership if Maseeh resigns or is removed from the position, has also thanked Maseeh for his services to the people and PPM.

29 May 2014 in 1 November 2018 ah,18 vana Rayyithunge Majileehuge Raees kamuge magaamugai hunnavaigen Hon.Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed Dhivehi Gaumaai Rayyithun nah Adhi PPM ge sarukaarashaai RY ah kohdhehvei aguhuri kh’idhumathah nuhanu Ikh’ulaastheri kamaa’eku Shukuru dhannavan.

— Abdul Raheem Abdulla (@Banafsaa) November 1, 2018