Adeeb formally notified of impeachment vote
The People’s Majlis has formally notified detained Vice President Ahmed Adeeb of a motion to impeach him, lawyer Hussain Shameem has said.
29 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
The People’s Majlis has formally notified detained Vice President Ahmed Adeeb of a motion to impeach him, lawyer Hussain Shameem has said.
Adeeb, in police custody on suspicion of links to the explosion on President Abdulla Yameen’s speedboat, will get 30 minutes to answer charges on the parliament floor. He is also entitled to legal counsel.
The ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) has collected 52 signatures on the impeachment motion. A two-thirds majority or 57 votes will be required to remove Adeeb.
The vote will be held in the second week of November. The parliament is required to provide Adeeb 14 days notice before the vote.
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