ACC deletes press statement regarding 2021 summoning of Pres. Muizzu for questioning
ACC issued a press release on March 24, 2021, titled "Regarding the Summoning of Former Housing Minister Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to this Commission." While the post announcing the statement remains accessible on the ACC’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the original document itself is no longer available to view.
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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has deleted a previously issued press release regarding the summoning of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu for questioning.
ACC summoned Muizzu for questioning in March 2021 when he was serving as the then-housing minister. The commission subsequently issued an official press statement regarding the matter during the same month.
ACC issued a press release on March 24, 2021, titled "Summoning of former Housing Minister Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to this Commission." While the post regarding the statement remains active on ACC's official X account, the document itself is no longer accessible.
Upon clicking the link included in the post, the page now displays a message stating, "The page you are looking for could not be found."
ACC issued the statement at the time in response to remarks made by Muizzu. Muizzu had asserted that his summons to the commission was politically motivated. However, ACC has since refuted those allegations.
In the statement, ACC clarified that allegations suggesting Muizzu was summoned at the time to influence the local council elections or at the behest of a specific party are entirely baseless. The commission further noted in its statement that Muizzu had been summoned for questioning on a previous occasion prior to the date in question.
In the statement, ACC clarified that it was not the source of information provided to the media regarding the summoning of Muizzu to the commission on March 23, 2021. The statement further emphasized that, as a general rule, the commission does not disclose information concerning individuals summoned for investigations or the specific dates of their scheduled appearances.
However, ACC has since deleted the statement. While the document is no longer available on the commission's website, the reason for its removal remains unclear. This development follows recent legislative amendments by President Muizzu’s administration, which grant the President the authority to appoint the presidents and vice presidents of independent institutions.
Public outcry has intensified on social media following ACC's decision to delete a previously issued statement regarding Muizzu. Many have expressed their displeasure online, with some alleging that the commission's actions were carried out under direct government influence.
