Parliament Administration has stated that the no-confidence motion against Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed to impeach him from the position can proceed.

The Parliament Administration has stated that they have received the no-confidence motion. Hence, they highlighted that the motion will proceed as per the Constitution and parliament regulations.

MDP submitted the motion to the parliament administration with the signatures of 54 members.

This includes 50 members from MDP alongside Thulusdhoo MP Ibrahim Naseem, Kaashidhoo MP Abdulla Jabir, Nolhivaram MP Mohamed Nasheed, and Meedhoo MP Ahmed Siyam.

MDP Parliamentary Group consists of 56 members including Speaker Nasheed. They have not revealed the members who did not sign the motion yet.

According to the constitution, votes of half of the total number of parliament members are required to impeach the Speaker or Deputy Speaker of parliament. Hence, a total of 44 votes will be required to impeach Speaker Nasheed.

Speaking during a press meet, PG Group Leader and North Hithadhoo MP Mohamed Aslam noted that many members have been expressing concern over the current conduct of the Speaker.