“When cats are elected they will fight”: Maldives’ plight caused by citizens electing self-interested MPs, says Ibra
25 Mar 2013, 6:26 PM
Minivan News
The former chairman of the committee responsible for drafting the 2008 Constitution has said the country’s current crisis is the result of Maldivian citizens electing self-interested parliamentarians.
The Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN) released the 2012 Majlis (Parliament) Watch report on Sunday (March 24). The report was launched by Ibrahim ‘Ibra’ Ismail, former chairman of the Special Majlis Drafting Committee.
Ibra emphasised that parliamentarians must represent public welfare and national interests foremost and “not exploit their official positions,” as clause 75 of the Constitution specifies.
However he said most parliamentary decisions are influenced by individual, business, and political party interests.
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