Majlis must impeach President Muizzu following an investigation into his conduct: Didi
13 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހުކުރު 16:56Former Chief Justice Dr. Ahmed Abdulla Didi has asserted that the Supreme Court's dismissal of a case challenging the constitutionality of the Ras Male' project agreement was contrary to established constitutional principles. He further emphasized that it is the Parliament's responsibility to oversee and hold the government accountable for any unlawful actions, noting that a judicial review remains necessary if legislative oversight fails to address these concerns.
Former Chief Justice Dr. Ahmed Abdulla Didi. | raajjemv
Former Chief Justice Dr. Ahmed Abdulla Didi has stated that the People's Majlis must launch a parliamentary investigation into President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, asserting that the proceedings should lead to his impeachment.
Speaking during RaajjeTV’s special coverage titled "Dhivehinge Bin Dhivehinnah," Dr. Ahmed Abdulla Didi stated that the People’s Majlis is the primary institution responsible for investigating the unconstitutional actions being carried out by President Muizzu.
Dr. Didi stated that this is a responsibility mandated to the Parliament by the Constitution, and that the Parliament must conduct an investigation to hold President Muizzu and his administration accountable.
The unconstitutional actions being carried out by the President must first be addressed by the People’s Majlis, as mandated by the Constitution. The Parliament must hold the President accountable, conduct a parliamentary investigation, and, if necessary, proceed with impeachment. If these measures cannot be achieved through the legislature, the matter must then be taken for judicial review. I am referring to the Supreme Court; a case has already been filed as public interest litigation.Dr. Ahmed Abdulla Didi
Legal expert Ali Hussain has filed a constitutional case of public interest with the Supreme Court, challenging the validity of the "Commercial Terms Agreement" signed between the Maldivian government and Eagle Hills for the development of Ras Male'.
Speaking on the matter, Dr. Didi stated that the Supreme Court Registrar’s decision to dismiss one of the cases was in violation of constitutional principles. He noted that although a review has been filed following the dismissal, the court has yet to provide any information regarding the status of the request. Dr. Didi further emphasized that, given the circumstances, the matter should have been resolved much sooner, yet it remains at a standstill.
The Supreme Court dismissed the case filed regarding the Ras Male' project on October 13.
The case filed with the Supreme Court asserts that the Maldives lacks a legal framework authorizing the state to lease public property to foreign entities for a single term of 99 years. The petition further contends that any agreement to lease land to foreign parties for such an extended duration without legal authority is a direct violation of Article 250 of the Constitution.
Furthermore, the lawsuit challenges the legal validity of clauses within the agreement that grant Eagle Hills the authority to create permanent third-party rights over the land. The case highlights that while Article 251 of the Constitution limits the ownership or leasing of Maldivian land to foreign entities to a maximum of 99 years, this agreement effectively facilitates a mechanism through which foreign parties could acquire perpetual or indefinite ownership interests in the country's territory.
Consequently, the Supreme Court has been petitioned to declare the agreement null and void, on the grounds that it directly contravenes Articles 250 and 251 of the Constitution.
