President's Office Chief of Staff Fayaz promoted to Senior Minister rank

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has elevated the status of the Chief of Staff at the President's Office, Abdulla Fayaz, to the rank of Senior Minister.

With Fayaz's position now elevated to the rank of Senior Minister, he holds a high-level standing equivalent to that of Abdul Raheem Abdulla, who was appointed as the Special Advisor to the President earlier in this administration.

Abdulla Fayaz previously served as a Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Housing during President Muizzu's tenure as Housing Minister.

He is widely regarded as one of President Muizzu’s closest allies, having played a pivotal role in his path to the presidency and remaining a key figure within his inner circle since he took office. Many observers believe it was this close relationship and trusted standing that led to his appointment as the Chief of Staff at the President’s Office, the highest administrative position within the administration.

However, the government has come under intense public scrutiny for promoting and elevating individuals close to the President at a time when ordinary employees across various state institutions are being dismissed under a policy to reduce state expenditure. While the administration maintains that it is reducing the number of political appointees, many argue that such decisions highlight a significant inconsistency in government policy.

The government previously stated that it would take decisive measures to reduce expenditures and cut the number of political appointees to improve the country's economic situation. However, the promotion of high-ranking officials places an additional burden on the state budget, highlighting a growing inconsistency in these policies.