When Muizzu assumed office, he pledged that there would be no room for theft and corruption in his administration. However, many are now raising concerns that, contrary to these promises, the current government is instead accommodating individuals involved in acts of corruption and misconduct.
Former MD of STELCO Hussain Fahmy
A troubling account has emerged from a former employee of the State Electric Company (STELCO), who was dismissed just one week after reporting corruption issues within the company to Minister Abdulla Nasir of the President's Office.
This revelation has raised serious questions about the government's commitment to addressing corruption within state-run enterprises.
During a recent series of meetings held by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, he met with residents of Hulhumalé Phase I on Sunday, where the former STELCO employee recounted his experience with the current administration. According to the employee, he met with Minister Nasir at the President's Office and provided detailed information about corruption within STELCO during the tenure of its former Managing Director Hussain Fahmy, who was dismissed from his position.
The employee stated that the minister assured him that President Muizzu would be very displeased by these issues and would personally monitor the situation.
However, rather than investigating the allegations, the employee revealed that he was dismissed from his job just one week later. He claimed that this dismissal was a direct result of his report and described the incident as a clear act of corruption.
The former employee specifically pointed to the fact that the minister informed Fahmy about the information shared by the whistleblower, leading to Fahmy's decision to terminate his employment as a further indication of corruption.
Fahmy, who was dismissed as STELCO's Managing Director in November, was appointed the following day to a ministerial-level position in the President's Office by the current administration.
Despite the corruption allegations against him, Fahmy was appointed as the Principal Secretary on Policy and Manifesto, a significant role within the administration.
This move has drawn sharp criticism, with many questioning why the government chose to reward Fahmy with such a high-ranking position instead of investigating the serious corruption claims made against him.
When Muizzu assumed office, he pledged that there would be no room for theft and corruption in his administration.
He constantly stated that his cabinet ministers, heads of companies and political appointees would be individuals of integrity and honesty. However, many are now raising concerns that, contrary to these promises, the current government is instead accommodating individuals involved in acts of corruption and misconduct.
