Prosecutor General prioritises his job security over the law, says former President Nasheed
04 Sep 2013, 5:14 PM
Mohamed Naahee
Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Presidential Candidate and former President Mohamed Nasheed has claimed that the Prosecutor General (PG) Ahmed Muizz is sacrificing his impartiality in return for job security.
The former president made the remarks during an interview given to local media outlet CNM yesterday.
Nasheed claimed that the PG had fashioned criminal charges against people in such a fashion as to appease government-aligned groups in the parliament, thus ensuring he can remain in his position.
By law, the Prosecutor General’s Office is an institution operationally independent from the executive, but one that is required to follow the guidelines laid down by the Attorney General.
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