Decentralization Act

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From an MDP rally: The MDP continues to voice its opposition against the government's provocative actions.

MDP calls for immediate end to interference in independence and powers granted to city councils

The Local Government Authority (LGA) has held a meeting with the Th. Madifushi Island Council to discuss the challenges facing the council and identify areas where support is required.

Applications open for membership on the LGA Board

Male' City Mayor Adam Azim delivers his address during the second public consultation meeting of 2026, held by the Male' City Council on July 9, 2026.

Amendments to Decentralization Act pose significant obstacles to councils in fulfilling their responsibilities: Mayor Azim

HDh. Hirimaradhoo: Residents of Hirimaradhoo expressed deep frustration and widespread discontent during their interviews on RaajjeTV’s 'Haalu Kihineh' program.

Hirimaradhoo residents: No point in flying the flag at this council; uninhabited islands do not fly flags

The Local Government Authority (LGA) has declared that Shujau Ali, the President of the V. Thinadhoo Island Council, has lost his seat.

MDP to challenge "unlawful" removal of Thinadhoo Council President in court

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