The President’s Office has announced that several cabinet ministers have resigned to facilitate positive institutional changes within the administration. The government is currently undergoing a series of structural shifts, including changes to the executive leadership of state-owned enterprises and ministerial positions. These adjustments follow the results of the Local Council and Women’s Development Committee elections held on the 4th of this month, where the ruling PNC and the government faced setbacks in all five cities.
The removal and reorganization of certain officials are part of a broader reform initiative aimed at enhancing government efficiency. President Dr. Muizzu recently affirmed his commitment to implementing necessary changes to the administration’s operational framework.
In a sudden development today, 10 cabinet ministers tendered their resignations. According to the President’s Office, the President has accepted these resignations, which were offered to provide the President with the necessary flexibility to restructure the cabinet in alignment with public expectations and his vision for national progress.
The 10 ministers who resigned from their posts are:
- Dr. Abdulla Khaleel – Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Dr. Ali Haidar Ahmed – Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development
- Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon – Minister of Defence
- Dr. Aishath Shiham – Minister of Social and Family Development
- Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim – Minister of Health
- Thoriq Ibrahim – Minister of Climate Change, Environment and Energy
- Adam Shareef Umar – Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works
- Dr. Maryam Mariya – Minister of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
- Ibrahim Waheed (Asward) – Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts
- Adam Naseer Ibrahim – Minister of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage
The President’s Office further stated that President Dr. Muizzu expressed his profound gratitude to the outgoing ministers for their dedicated service and contributions during their tenure.
