President

The President’s Office has denied the reports stating that the powers of Minister of Home Affairs Umar Naseer have been restricted by President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.

Spokesperson at President’s Office Ibrahim Muaz Ali has confirmed that since Umar Naseer was appointed as Home Minister, his powers have not been restricted by any extent.

Some local media groups reported on Thursday night that President Yameen had restricted Umar Naseer’s powers after he issued an order upon the police to investigate a case related to Minister of Tourism Ahmed Adheeb.

Umar could not be reached on his phone at the time of publication.

Information Officer at the Ministry of Home Affairs Thamzeel Abdul Samad refused to comment, saying that he could not comment on ‘policy level matters’.

Also, Media Information Officer at Maldives Police Service Hassan Haneef said that there is no ongoing police investigation regarding the Tourism Minister.