Meedhoo Fish Jetty Project Remains Unfinished

Mohamed Shahid, the former President of the Meedhoo Island Council, has expressed concern over the lack of physical progress on the promised fish jetty in Dhaalu Meedhoo, noting that no practical work has commenced to date.

In an interview with RaajjeTV, Shahid stated that when the Elections Commission announced the permanent results of the Local Council Elections held on April 4, 2026, he was declared the winner for the presidency of the Meedhoo Council. However, Shahid alleged that the government, unwilling to accept the outcome, filed a case with the High Court to reclassify an invalid ballot as valid. He claimed this was a deliberate move to engineer a tie and force a second round of voting.

Shahid stated that ahead of the second round of elections held on June 13, the government pledged to construct a fish landing jetty in Meedhoo as a tactic to influence public opinion, particularly targeting the youth. He further noted that since Meedhoo is home to a large fishing community, the pledge generated significant optimism among the youth, which he believes ultimately influenced the election results.

However, Shahid noted that despite several months passing since the election, no practical work has commenced on the construction of the fish jetty. He further stated that the island's residents and youth are now gathered at community meeting spots, speaking in one voice about the failure to fulfill that pledge.