Decentralization

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A meeting of the Local Government Authority (LGA) board.

Muizzu seizes control of council staffing following takeover of local land jurisdictions

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

Gov't moves to allow Cabinet to seize lands and properties under local council jurisdiction without prior consultation

Savaaheli, Addu City.

Muizzu Removes Savaheli from Addu City Jurisdiction

Former President of the Meemu Atoll Council, Mohamed Nimal, speaking during RaajjeTV’s "Fashaairu" program.

An atoll cannot develop or progress without its Atoll Council: Nimal

Former President of the Meemu Atoll Council, Mohamed Nimal, speaking during RaajjeTV’s "Fashaairu" program.

Small-scale projects managed directly by government instead of being handed over to local councils are ending in failure: Nimal

An aerial view of two islands developed through land reclamation in the Maldives.

Total land reclaimed in Maldives exceeds combined reclamation of Africa and Europe over same period: Study

MP Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudoo): The member has proposed an increase in the salaries of local councilors.

Administrative staff salaries exceed those of local councilors; proposal submitted to increase councilor pay

Speech by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu at the ceremony marking Week 104 of "Rayyithunnah Eku Kuriah" event.

Decentralization death knell as old authority returns under a fiscal lie

Former Supreme Court Justice Husnu Al Suood.

Establishment of atoll offices is a deliberate violation of the law! They must be prosecuted: Suood

President Dr. Muizzu meets with the Baa Atoll Council (File Photo).

President Muizzu re-establishes Atoll Offices, restoring administrative structure from Maumoon's era

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!

Local Government Authority (LGA).

Swearing-in ceremonies for newly elected councilors will be held simultaneously across all islands

Hussain Ziyad, Member of Parliament for the Vaikaradhoo constituency. | RaajjeMV

Cabinet reshuffle was like laying a foundation stone in the islands; only the outer banner was changed: Ziyad

Following the dissolution of atoll councils, the Ministry of Local Government in Malé has decided to take over the direct administration of atoll offices. | MGA

Constitution does not permit unelected officials to govern administrative divisions if Atoll Councils are abolished: Suood

Following the dissolution of atoll councils, the Ministry of Local Government in Malé has decided to take over the direct administration of atoll offices. | LGA

Newly elected councilors to be sworn in on May 17

Member of Parliament for the Vaikaradhoo constituency, Hussain Ziyad, speaking during RaajjeTV’s "Fala Surukhee" program. | RaajjeMV

Government officials and Members of Parliament are not standing with President Muizzu: MP Ziyad

Mayor Mohamed Athif. | Kulhudhuffushi City Council

Cities have sent a clear message to the government, and it is evident that success in 2028 is out of reach: Athif

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih delivers his address during the official ceremony held to launch the "Afiringe Addu" (Our Addu) manifesto. | MDP

April 4 is the day to once again decide on returning the governance of islands to their people: Solih

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih attends the launching ceremony of the "Afiringe Addu" (Our Addu) manifesto in Addu City. 26.03.2024. | RaajjeMV

Current situation is such that every sunset leaves the rule of law facing numerous questions: Solih

Residents of Hulhudhoo gathered to welcome President Solih upon his arrival in the island. | MDP

Regardless of which administration is in power, decentralized system can only effectively serve people through an MDP-led council: Solih

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