Dhiggaru MP Ahmed Nazim Resigns as Deputy Speaker Amid Removal Motion

Ahmed Nazim, the Member of Parliament for Dhiggaru, has formally resigned as Deputy Speaker of the People's Majlis. The resignation occurred on Sunday, just as lawmakers were preparing to begin a legislative session dedicated to a motion for his removal. Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla confirmed the leadership vacancy during the session and announced that an additional meeting will convene tomorrow. This upcoming session will focus on the subsequent proceedings and the election of a new deputy speaker to fill the role. The push for Nazim's departure began on May 14, when a formal resolution seeking to dismiss him from his leadership position was introduced to the legislature. The Secretariat of the Parliament stated that the handling of the motion has been conducted in strict accordance with the Constitution and parliamentary regulations. In a public statement confirming his resignation, Nazim voiced strong opposition to the proceedings. He firmly denied the underlying allegations and the specific grounds cited for his dismissal, maintaining his innocence regarding the matters brought before the parliament. Nazim remains a member of the parliament representing Dhiggaru, though he will no longer hold the leadership responsibilities associated with the deputy speakership. The swift transition now moves to the election phase, as the Majlis seeks to restore its leadership structure.