Muizzu finally acknowledges failure to respond to RTI requests, assures a directive will be issued
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has acknowledged delays in responding to Right to Information (RTI) requests submitted to government authorities. Speaking at a press conference, the President stated that he has now instructed all government agencies to expedite the release of information, ensuring that all data—excluding matters related to national security—is provided promptly to the public.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu speaks during a press conference held on Monday. | president office
After months of defending the administration against criticism over its failure to respond to Right to Information (RTI) requests, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has finally acknowledged that these inquiries are not being answered.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, the President stated that he had reviewed the status of Right to Information (RTI) requests prior to the briefing and acknowledged that there are pending requests where information has not yet been provided. He further noted that he has already issued instructions to expedite the processing of these requests.
The President stated that all Right to Information (RTI) requests, excluding those related to national security, will be fulfilled and that relevant instructions have already been issued to government agencies. He further noted that additional directives regarding this matter would be sent to government institutions and ministries today.
I reviewed the update this morning regarding pending information requests and have instructed that the process be expedited. God willing, we will prioritize and complete responses to all RTI (Right to Information) requests submitted to this office. While matters concerning national security will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, all other requests will be finalized very swiftly. Furthermore, other ministries and government institutions have already been notified, and a formal directive will be issued today.President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu
Concerns have been raised by many in the past regarding the failure of government agencies to respond to Right to Information (RTI) requests. When questioned about this during various press conferences, government officials maintained that they would only respond to requests submitted in "good faith," while claiming that not all RTI applications were legitimate. Furthermore, officials have criticized those filing the requests, accusing them of wasting the time of state institutions.
