Decentralization System

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From the protest held by the MDP on Friday night.

MDP holds impromptu rally in front of party headquarters!

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed, Member of Parliament for the South Hulhumalé constituency.

Today we are witnessing a government that is afraid to relinquish power and govern country through a decentralized system: Shamheed

Aiman Rasheed, a member of the Local Council Association, speaking during RaajjeTV’s "Falashurukhee" program.

Governments utilize decentralization system solely to secure public votes and win elections: Aiman

Ahmed Shafeeq, a former member of the Special People’s Majlis and a current member of the MDP’s Decentralization Committee, speaks during RaajjeTV’s "Fala Surukhee" program.

Decentralization Changes Could Bar Officials From Entering Islands: Shafiu

The Parliament's Committee on Decentralization reviews the bill to amend the Decentralization Act.

Committee to finalize bill authorizing seizure of council lands within five days!

Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudu), the MDP Member of Parliament for the North Galolhu constituency.

MDP proposes amendments to revise bill allowing seizure of council lands

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu meeting with the residents of Th. Guraidhoo.

Fayaz: Government Systematically Dismantling Decentralization to Consolidate Power in President Muizzu

Former President and MDP Chairperson Mohamed Nasheed, along with senior party leadership, participate in the "Vazeefaa Buraasfathi" (Employment Thursday) protest.

As the powers of local councils are being undermined, I hope PNC councilors will also join MDP protest: Nasheed

Addu Hulhudhoo — Hulhudhoo is now a town governed by its own separate council.

Government control over 100 hectares of land in Addu results in monthly loss of MVR 10 million!

Ali Niyaz, the former Member of Parliament for the Hulhumalé constituency and Chairperson of the 19th People’s Majlis Decentralization Committee, speaks during RaajjeTV’s special Independence Day coverage.

Public Must Understand Decentralization’s Benefits to Defend It from Suppression: Niyaz

Ali Niyaz, the former Member of Parliament for the Hulhumalé constituency and Chairperson of the 19th Parliament's Decentralization Committee, speaks during RaajjeTV's special Independence Day coverage titled.

President Muizzu holds undisputed title of championing the weakening of the decentralization system; there is no question about it: Ali Niyaz

Thoddoo MP Hussain Sameer speaks during a meeting with members of the Local Government Authority (LGA) on Thursday.

20th Majlis is dismantling spirit of the Decentralization Act established by the 19th Parliament: MP Sameer

Former Hulhumale' MP and Chairperson of the MDP Decentralization Committee, Ali Niyaz, speaks to the media following a meeting with members of the Local Government Authority (LGA) on Thursday.

MDP Seeks Greater Transparency, Urges LGA to Broadcast Meetings

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu at an event.

Establishing a new office to manage traffic in GMR, despite existence of an elected council and thousands of traffic police officers?

Mulah Council President Ahmed Jamaal speaking during Saturday's "Fashaairu" program.

Abolishing Atoll Councils is the death knell for the decentralization system: Mulah Council President

Ahmed Zaki, the former President of the Gan Council, speaking during Wednesday's episode of the "Fashaairu" program.

All successive governments have neglected Gan, basic services still not fully established: Zaki

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu during a meeting held with the members of the HDh. Hirimaradhoo Island Council in 2024.

Services halted due to lack of names for the atoll offices

Former President Mohamed Nasheed delivers a speech during the "Bodu Badhalu" campaign rally held on Tuesday night, May 19, 2026.

My responsibility is very clear, and that is to change this administration: Nasheed

Male' City Mayor Adam Azim speaking at an event.

Male' City Council decisions will impact entire nation: Azim

Fuvahmulah City Mayor Ismail Rafeeq speaking during the "Fala Surukhee" program. | RaajjeMV

Government’s priority is to initiate its own new projects, and it was at this point that ongoing projects were halted and public trust was lost: Rafeeq

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