Decentralization System

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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

Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudu), the Member of Parliament for the North Galolhu constituency, addresses a session of the People's Majlis. | People's Majlis

Bill submitted to Parliament to restore Atoll Councils to former status instead of abolition

City Mayors: Ali Nizar of Addu City, Adam Azim of Male' City, Saud Ali of Thinadhoo City, Mohamed Athif of Kulhudhuffushi City, and Ismail Rafeeq of Fuvahmulah City. | RaajjeMV

Decentralization charade: a government’s grudge against the people’s choice

Supreme Court Justice Husnu Al Suood. | RaajjeMV

Atoll councils dissolved, ministry abolished, legal vacuum looms: Suood

Hussain Ziyad, the Member of Parliament for the Vaikaradhoo constituency, speaks during an exclusive interview with RaajjeTV. | RaajjeMV

Even if islands and lagoons are reclaimed, the public believes there is no real benefit to be gained from such projects, says MP Ziyad.

The 100 housing units were part of a project initiated by former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s administration to address the housing crisis in Thulhaadhoo. | Thulhaadhoo Council

Application deadline extended for 100 housing units developed in Thulhaadhoo during MDP administration

Ali Niyaz, the former Member of Parliament for the Hulhumale' constituency. | RaajjeMV

President Muizzu’s public support has plummeted to just 30 percent: Niyaz

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih delivers his address at the "Thilafathah" rally held in Kulhudhuffushi City. | MDP

Referendum is a vote to dismantle decentralization system and strip citizens of their right to have a say and decide: Solih

Kulhudhuffushi City Mayor Mohamed Athif delivers his address during the "Heyvalla Thayyaaru" rally held in the city. | MDP

Athif highlights unique connection between Kulhudhuffushi City's development and symbol of the scales in a distinctive manner

Former Deputy Speaker of the People's Majlis, Eva Abdulla. | RaajjeMV

Amendment after amendment, and law after law, this government has completely dismantled the Maldives' decentralization system: Eva

Ahmed Haleem, the former Member of Parliament for the Bilehdhoo constituency.| RaajjeMV

Public believes the referendum is a move by PNC to remain in power indefinitely: Ahmed Haleem

Former Vice President Faisal Naseem speaks during RaajjeTV’s "Noonekey" campaign program. | RaajjeMV

Reducing frequency of elections does not establish political stability; what is being attempted is the elimination of competition: Faisal

Mohamed Rasheed Hussain, the former Member of Parliament for the Alifushi constituency. | RaajjeMV

"The referendum on synchronizing elections is a crime being committed to seize development of all Maldivians"

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih delivers his remarks during the ceremony held to launch the Male' City Manifesto. | MDP

A leader who centralizes power will not be able to manage Male' City: President Solih

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu (R) and Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works Adam Shareef Umar (L). | Social Media

Minister Adam Shareef revises stance on council cooperation after president’s remarks

Former Ungoofaaru MP Mohamed Waheed addresses the MDP rally held at the party’s headquarters on Tuesday night. | RaajjeMV

President Muizzu is currently working to seize the jurisdiction of every island; the public must rise up in opposition: Waheed

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