Decentralization

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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu delivers remarks following the motorcycle rally organized by the PNC. | PNC

After stripping councils of their legal powers, President says this was not a principle he personally endorses

Former Member of Parliament for the Dhaandhoo constituency, Yauqoob Abdulla. | RaajjeMV

In reality, all councilors in the Maldives have been kept under suspension for a year: Yauqoob

The island of Vashafaru | Social Media

President Muizzu officially designates "Kandaalifinolhu" in Haa Alif Atoll as part of the jurisdiction of Vashafaru island

R. Ungoofaaru. | MTCC

President officially designates "Ungulu" in North Maalhosmadulu Atoll as part of administrative jurisdiction of "Ungoofaaru" in same atoll

Ahmed Saleem, the former Member of Parliament for the Hoarafushi constituency and former Deputy Speaker of the People’s Majlis. | RaajjeMV

Saleem outlines reasons to vote for the scales

Work begins on the third phase of Kulhudhuffushi road redevelopment before the completion of phase 2. | RDC

MP Dawood unaware that RDC was contracted to paint traffic signs on Kulhudhuffushi roads

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has issued an official decree amending the administrative jurisdictions of Addu City, specifically concerning the administrative divisions of Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo. | Screen Image

Administrative jurisdictions of Addu City, Addu Hulhudhoo, and Addu Meedhoo amended

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. | Getty Images

Significant efforts made over past two years to empower local governance and restore public trust in decentralized services: President Muizzu

Former Vice President Faisal Naseem | RaajjeMV

If the Constitution is to be amended with sincere intentions, the priority should be to reform it in a manner that ensures the independence of JSC: Faisal

Mohamed Athif, Mayor of Kulhudhuffushi City | RaajjeMV

We will not allow the affairs of Kulhudhuffushi to be dictated by the whims of an individual issuing orders from a room in Male', says Mayor Athif

Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar | RaajjeMV

Handing over the decentralization system to any party other than the MDP would be the final, worst, and most dangerous step the people could take: Addu Mayor Nizar

Abdul Ghafoor Moosa, Member of Parliament for the Hanimaadhoo constituency and Chairperson of the MDP. | RaajjeMV

Ghafoor: Councils will be abolished if the government is granted a majority

MDP President Abdulla Shahid delivers his address during the rally held to launch the party's local council election campaign. | video screen shot

No matter the name given to a referendum, it is fundamentally rooted in deception, fraud, and dishonesty, says Abdulla Shahid

Thinadhoo Mayor Saud Ali delivers his remarks at the "Heyvalla Thayyaaru" rally. | Screen image

"Pirates" seek to hijack the nation's future whenever MDP is away from power: Thinadhoo Mayor

President Solih speaks with a senior citizen during a door-to-door campaign event held in Sh. Foakaidhoo. | Munshid

PNC's policies are incompatible with the decentralization system; only MDP can deliver decentralized development: former President Solih

Ahmed Saleem, the former Member of Parliament for the Hoarafushi constituency. | MDP

MDP is the only party that views elected officials as servants of the people, and this is why their service is distinct: Saleem

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih | Munshid

President Solih: Vote for MDP candidates to uphold decentralization and develop islands

Ali Zafir, the former President of the Noonu Atoll Council, speaks on RaajjeTV's 'Fashaairu' | RaajjeMV

Current administration abolished atoll councils to seize their assets: Former N. Atoll Council President Zafir

President Muizzu and Education Minister Ismail Shafeeu attend the opening ceremony of Shaheed Ali School in Hulhumalé Phase II - 27 January 2026

Centralization on display as minister praises atoll students filling Malé region

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Muizzu gov’t lacks commitment to decentralization: Solih

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