Decentralization Act

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Ibrahim Didi, Member of Parliament for the South Feydhoo constituency.

Didi Reverses Course, Says Island Chiefs Were Better Than Councilors

President Muizzu with members of the ADh. Atoll Council: Many allege that the President's move to abolish atoll councils and replace them with central government-administered "Atoll Offices" is a deliberate attempt to dismantle the decentralized system of governance.

Secretary Generals of all atoll councils to be dismissed as staff are transferred to "Atoll Offices"

From the ceremony held for the swearing-in of newly elected local councillors and the signing of the declaration of office by Women's Development Committee (WDC) members.

It has been decided that chairpersons of WDCs in cities will receive a monthly remuneration of MVR 41,000, while those in islands will receive MVR 21,000 per month

President Muizzu meets with the HDh. Hirimaradhoo Council during a meeting held in 2024.

Hirimaradhoo Council and Atoll Councils officially dissolved

From a meeting of the Local Government Authority (LGA).

President Muizzu is stripping councils of their autonomy following his electoral defeat in the local elections!

Rasdhoo Council and Women's Development Committee members meet President Muizzu- 20.08.2025

MDP heads to court to nullify amendments to Decentralization Act

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu

Pres. declares Dh. Valla part of Dh. Kudahuvadhoo to spur economic development

A sitting of the People's Majlis

Majlis greenlights bill stripping councils of powers

Thinadhoo City Mayor Saud Ali

Chief Judge decides to overturn Registrar’s rejection of case on Thinadhoo Mayor’s suspension

A sitting of the People's Majlis

Bill to undermine councils’ power submitted to Majlis