A Parliament that passes laws for the benefit of a single individual is the greatest challenge facing the Maldives today: Mauroof
15 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 10:35Kendoo MP Mauroof has expressed concern over the erosion of the separation of powers, stating that the People’s Majlis has transformed into a "rubber stamp" body under the President's total control. He criticized the breakdown of government accountability, alleging that laws are now being drafted for individual benefit rather than the public interest. Furthermore, Mauroof asserted that the current administration has failed to deliver meaningful progress or adequately protect the rights of the citizens.
Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency, Mauroof Zakir, speaks at a press conference held by the National Movement on Sunday. | RaajjeMV
Mauroof Zakir, the Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency, has stated that one of the most significant challenges facing the nation today is the current conduct of the People’s Majlis. He noted that public trust in the institution—which is vested with extensive constitutional powers—has eroded, as it has fallen under the undue control of a single individual.
Speaking at a press conference held by the National Movement on Sunday, Member Mauroof stated that the legislature, as one of the three branches of the state under the Constitution, is an institution composed of elected representatives of the people who have been vested with significant powers. However, he noted that due to the current conduct of these representatives, the Maldivian people have lost all confidence in the Parliament today.
Commenting on the current state of the parliament, MP Mauroof stated that the People’s Majlis is being controlled by a specific individual, specifically President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
The concept of the separation of powers has been entirely lost. Today, our greatest challenge is that representatives are merely acting as a rubber stamp, operating against their own judgment and the will of the constituents who elected them.Mauroof Zakir
MP Mauroof expressed concern that the systemic checks and balances intended to hold the executive and judicial branches accountable have vanished, leading to a dangerous consolidation of power. He further stated that while the state budget is being executed arbitrarily, legislation submitted to Parliament is being passed solely to serve the interests and benefit of a single individual.
Furthermore, MP Mauroof stated that as this administration approaches its third year, the public must reflect on whether the Parliament and the President they elected have sufficiently delivered the services, rights, development, and improvements to living standards they expected. MP Mauroof asserted with absolute certainty that the government has failed to deliver any meaningful progress for the citizens.
