Ministers resigned to facilitate reforms, says President's Office

Apr 14, 2026, 4:45 PM

The President's Office announced today that 10 ministers from President Mohamed Muizzu’s cabinet have resigned to facilitate reforms.

According to information obtained by Adhadhu, Muizzu personally requested the resignation of several ministers. While some were given the opportunity to resign, others were dismissed.

In a statement addressing the matter, the President's Office maintained that all ministers had resigned voluntarily to pave the way for the President's intended reforms.

"The President has accepted the resignations of 10 Cabinet Ministers, tendered today to allow him the opportunity to implement the positive Government reforms he envisions in keeping with the aspirations of the people," the statement read.

The ministers who have resigned are:

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel
Minister of Social and Family Development, Dr. Aishath Shiham
Minister of Defence, Ghassan Maumoon
Minister of Local Government, Adam Shareef
Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim
Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, Dr. Maryam Mariya
Minister of Tourism, Thoriq Ibrahim
Minister of Youth, Ibrahim Waheed (Asward)
Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Ali Haidar
Minister of Dhivehi Language, Adam Naseer

President's Office Cabinet Ministers Ministerial Cabinet President Mohamed Muizzu

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