PG Shameem resigns amid parliamentary debate on no-confidence motion

Prosecutor General Hussain Shaheem has resigned as the parliament debated on the no-confidence motion against him tonight.

The motion against Shameem was submitted to the Parliament by Hulhudhoo MP Mohamed Shahid, a top politician from the main ruling People’s National Congress (PNC).

The Judiciary Committee, which reviewed the motion, voted in favor of ousting Shameem on Thursday afternoon, shortly after summoning Shameem for a closed-door meeting to hear his response to the motion.

The motion passed with a vote of 8-2. The two committee members who opposed the motion were both from the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Meanwhile, the committee’s chair, Manadhoo MP Husnee Mubarak sat out of the vote.

The motion required a final floor vote which was scheduled for 21:00pm tonight.

Shameem resigned after the sitting commenced which is presently ongoing.