I don’t know why they don’t bring in someone who is capable of...

I don’t know why they don’t bring in someone who is capable of getting the project over the line and MT can step aside and be moved into some other position in the company with someone else at the helm. The company needs new leadership or there won’t be any further funds coming in, its hit a dead end wall and it’s time for change. The change does not have to lead to MT being exiled out of the company, he can just change roles and still be involved IMO.