Finally, I was interviewed before a committee of parliament members for the vacant election commission member today in the afternoon. As expected, it was really serious and difficult interview ever I have experienced. The committee consists of Mr. Moosa Manik (Reeko) for L. Atoll member, Mr. Ahmed Abdulla for H.Dh Atoll member, Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim Didi (Modi) for GN. Atoll member, Mr. Mohamed Aslam for Seenu Atoll member, the chair of the committee Mr. Moosa Manik (Reeko) gave a brief description about the interview and asked a single question. Basically, I was asked much about how confident and capable if I will be given the post?
The first turn went to Mr. Ahmed Abdulla and I was asked how much knowledge I have about the post and my experience in the field. In between the chair Mr. Moosa Manik asked about my educational and work experience in the past. Later, Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim asked, “Do you really agree that, the election commission can hold an election without necessary bills to be approved from the parliament?” My answer was yes and there must be some other way where if the parliament couldn’t finish up the necessary bills on time.
Few other questions were asked from the members and the interview concluded the chair by congratulating me and wishing me the best of luck. Further, he noted that their role is to provide a report about the nominees from the parties and thereby it is up to parliament members to decide. Therefore, in any case, if I were not selected, please don’t keep any hard feelings on them. In return, I expressed my gratitude to them and the interview concluded.
