VP Faisal to assume duties of President Solih temporarily whilst he undergoes surgery

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, has decided to delegate his duties as the President to Vice President Faisal Naseem temporarily.

Via a tweet posted tonight, President Solih said that he is delegating his duties to VP Faisal to undergo surgery as per the doctor’s instructions.

Following advice from my doctors, I’m scheduled to undergo surgery on my thyroid this morning. I will formally notify Speaker of @mvpeoplesmajlis and VP @FaisalNasym will temporarily assume my duties for the duration of my surgery. I look forward to returning to work shortly. IA.

— Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (@ibusolih) February 24, 2022

President Solih departed to Singapore to seek medical care for his thyroid issues on Wednesday.

As per Article 23 of the Maldivian Constituion, in the event the President is temporarily unable to perform the duties and responsibilities of office, he shall inform Parliament Speaker in writing specifying the reasons thereof and handover his duties and responsibilities to the Vice President. The President will be able to resume responsibilities of his office after informing Parliament Speaker.