A number of cabinet ministers have stepped down from their positions, signalling a significant shift in the government’s leadership structure.
The President’s Office confirmed the resignations, although no official reason has been disclosed. The developments follow the government’s defeat in the local council elections earlier this month, after which President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu indicated that changes would be made within the administration.
Ministers who have resigned so far include:
- Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, Minister of Defence
- Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, Minister of Health
- Dr. Aishath Shiham, Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services
- Adam Shareef Umar, Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works
- Dr. Mariyam Mariya, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare
- Ibrahim Waheed (Asward), Minister of Youth and Sports
- Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Tourism and Environment
- Dr. Ali Haidar Ahmed, Minister of Higher Education, Labour, and Skills Development
- Adam Naseer Ibrahim, Minister of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage
The changes come alongside broader shifts across the state sector. In recent days, several managing directors of state-owned enterprises have resigned, while others have been removed from their positions, indicating a wider restructuring effort.
With further developments expected, the composition of the cabinet is likely to continue evolving in the coming days. No details have yet been provided on replacements or the timeline for new appointments.
The absence of an official explanation leaves the context of the resignations open, although the timing points to a connection with recent political developments and the government’s stated intention to introduce administrative changes.
