Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Moosa Zameer has resigned from his post today.
Sources confirmed to Adhadhu that Zameer submitted his resignation letter to President Mohamed Muizzu.
Zameer first served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Muizzu’s inaugural cabinet. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in mending and strengthening diplomatic ties between the Maldives and India during a period of strained relations.
Zameer was appointed as the Minister of Finance on September 30, 2024. In this role, he oversaw significant financial milestones, including the successful repayment of a USD 500 million sukuk.
Records indicate that Zameer previously attempted to resign on April 13, 2026, following the government’s setback in the local council elections. However, he later reversed that decision.
Sources familiar with the matter suggest that his previous attempt to resign was connected to a disagreement with Muizzu. The friction reportedly began when Zameer advised Muizzu on the importance of learning from the electoral defeat.
According to sources, when Zameer suggested taking lessons from the election results, Muizzu rejected the advice and responded harshly, dismissing the notion that the outcome represented a failure for the administration.
Sources further confirmed that Zameer ultimately decided to remain in his post at that time only after Muizzu offered an apology.
