Nepotism Allegations Surface Against AEH CEO Adeel Over Brother’s Senior Appointment
19 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 12:57Serious allegations of conflict of interest have surfaced following the appointment of the Addu Equatorial Hospital CEO’s brother to the position of Principal ICT Technician. The recruitment process has sparked significant public concern regarding the composition of the interview panel and the integrity of the scoring criteria used to select the candidate.
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Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH) CEO Dr. Ahmed Adeel Naseer is facing intense public criticism following the appointment of his younger brother to a senior position at the hospital. This development comes amid serious allegations that the CEO has been unfairly facilitating employment opportunities for his family members and close associates.
Azmeel Naseer, the brother of CEO Dr. Adeel, has been selected for the position of Principal ICT Technician at AEH after securing the highest marks among all applicants. This appointment has sparked concerns, with some questioning the fairness and integrity of the recruitment process.
Amidst allegations of irregularities in the recruitment process, the hospital has released the A-2 ranking sheet for the Principal ICT Technician position, which was advertised on September 1, 2026. The published sheet reveals that Azmeel Naseer, the brother of Adeel, secured the top position with a score of 92.15 marks. A total of five candidates applied for the post; however, two were disqualified for failing to meet the basic eligibility criteria.
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The appointment of Azmeel Naseer, a former computer teacher at Addu High School, as the IT Director of Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH) has sparked widespread public criticism. Concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest have been raised, as Ali Ibrahim, a colleague of Azmeel’s at Addu High School, was a member of the interview panel responsible for the selection.
Previously circulated reports on social media have already highlighted allegations that the hospital's administrative management has been prioritizing personal interests and connections in its recruitment processes and project allocations. Furthermore, these sources allege that such practices involve acts of corruption.
As a general rule, recruitment for government hospitals and other official state institutions is conducted through public advertisements, following the established procedures of the Civil Service or the specific regulatory frameworks governing those respective entities.
Dr. Ahmed Adeel Naseer currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Addu Equatorial Hospital. He officially assumed the role in March 2026.
