Government calls on ACC to expedite investigation of GMR case

The government has called on the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to expedite its investigation prompted by accusations of corruption being involved in awarding Male’ International Airport to GMR.

Spokesperson of the President’s Office Abbas Adil Riza said today on VTV that the government will consider the ACC’s investigation report when making its decision on the GMR issue.

He added that the ACC’s report would clarify the legal issues involved in the agreement made with GMR.

Meanwhile, DRP Leader Ahmed Thasmeen Ali has said that DRP will make a decision on the GMR issue after the government shares its decision on the same with DRP.

Thasmeen has urged the government to respect the agreement made with GMR, provided that the agreement is valid.