Government accountability through Majlis has been completely weakened: Aik
Aik Ahmed Easa has expressed concern over allegations of corruption within state-owned enterprises, criticizing Members of Parliament for failing to advocate for their constituents' rights. He noted that while ministers were held accountable during the previous administration, the current Parliament is operating outside established norms, leading to a weakened system of government oversight.
Attorney-at-Law Aik Ahmed Easa speaking on RaajjeTV's "Fala Surukhee" programme. | Raajje MV
Legal expert Aik Ahmed Easa has stated that the parliamentary mechanism for holding the government accountable has weakened.
Speaking on RaajjeTV’s "Fala Surukhee" program, Aik stated that he does not wish to view the government's interference and alleged corruption within state-owned enterprises as standard projects. However, he contended that if such activities were to be categorized as projects, they would constitute the largest volume of work commissioned by the current administration.
Reflecting on the performance of parliamentarians, Aik stated that many members of the ruling PNC are currently hesitant to even visit the islands within their own constituencies. He noted that this is due to a lack of members advocating for island-specific issues in Parliament, as well as their failure to undertake any meaningful work on behalf of their constituents.
Furthermore, Aik compared the state of affairs during the MDP administration with the current situation.
He stated that during the MDP administration, heads of state-owned enterprises and cabinet ministers were frequently summoned to Parliament for accountability, and that ministers at the time viewed this as an integral part of their duties. However, he noted that a completely different picture is being witnessed today.
During the MDP administration, heads of state-owned enterprises and cabinet ministers were frequently summoned to Parliament for oversight. At the time, ministers held themselves accountable to the legislature, viewing it as a fundamental part of their duties; however, that is no longer the reality we see today.Attorney-at-Law Aik Ahmed Easa
Aik further stated that the People's Majlis is not functioning according to established parliamentary principles today. He noted that this is a reality even members of the ruling PNC would have to concede. In his remarks, he highlighted that the parliamentary mechanism for holding the government accountable has become weakened.
