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.
Acknowledging their valuable service over the past period, the President expressed his gratitude to the Ministers who stepped down today.
The Ministers who resigned are:
Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, Minister of Defence
Dr Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, Minister of Health
Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Tourism and Environment
Dr Aishath Shiham, Minister of Social and Family Development
Adam Naseer Ibrahim, Minister of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage
Dr Maryam Mariya, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare
Ibrahim Waheed, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts
Adam Shareef Umar, Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works
Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed, Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development