Committee on Decentralization

Decentralization Committee 19th meeting of the year 2025

29 Oct 2025 Number M20/M/LM/2025/19

Summary

In today’s meeting, the Committee reviewed the issue submitted regarding the concerns raised by imams and other employees at mosques. Following deliberation, North Henveyru Constituency Member Ahmed Aifan proposed to collect relevant information on the matter from the Local Government Authority and the President’s Office. The proposal was seconded by Vilifushi Constituency Member Hassan Waheed.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.


The Committee then reviewed an issue submitted by a member of the public concerning complaints about the Fuvahmulah City Council. After discussion, North Henveyru Constituency Member Ahmed Aifan proposed to request the Local Government Authority to investigate the matter and to seek clarification from the Anti-Corruption Commission on whether such an issue has already been submitted to the Commission. The proposal was seconded by Kolamaafushi Constituency Member Ibrahim Didi.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.


Lastly, the Committee discussed the issue submitted by the Whistleblower Committee of the People’s Majlis. After deliberations, the Committee members agreed to make a decision on the matter at the next meeting.


Attendance

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Present

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Present

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Present

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Official

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Present

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Present

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Present

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Present

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Present

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Absent

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Seconded By
Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
8
Voted
8
Present
9
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
8
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
9
Eligible
8
Yes
8
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
8
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Absent

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Seconded By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
8
Voted
8
Present
9
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
8
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
9
Eligible
8
Yes
8
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
8
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Works

21 Jul 2025

Issue submitted by the Whistleblower Committee of the People’s Majlis.

Ongoing

08 Jul 2025

Issue submitted by a member of public regarding the complaints of the Fuvahmulah City Council.

Ongoing

24 Jun 2025

Issue regarding imams and other employees at mosques.

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    09
  • Absent
    01
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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