I, too am pre-Ramadan. To go post would mean that the highest authority has no pull over the #2 in an important ministry. They should all be extremely embarrassed by all of this. It does not reflect well on them, personally and professionally.
Charlie / Frank - I'm sure you're already doing this, but please remind the #1 at MOT that a year ago he PROMISED this would be signed during Ramadan, or, at latest, shortly afterwards. Does his word not mean anything? Enough is enough! Let's get this thing built for crying out loud!