Committee on Independent Institutions

Committee on Independent Institutions 8th Meeting 2026

16 Feb 2026 Number M20/M/MM/2026/8

Summary

Today, the committee interviewed Mr. Riffath Abdulla, the candidate nominated by the President for appointment as a member of the Elections Commission. Following the interview, all members present awarded marks according to the 'criteria for assessment' set by the General-Purpose Committee, in accordance with Article 223(c) of the Standing Orders of the Parliament.

After that, the committee moved to the second item on the agenda and met with relevant stakeholders regarding the Bill on the amendment to the Maldives Pension Act (No. 8/2009).

Attendance

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Official

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Present

Mohamed Nazim

North Maafannu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Present

Hussain Riza Adam

Maafushi

Present

Mohamed Sinan

North Hithadhoo

Absent

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Official

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Present

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Absent

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Present

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Present

Works

10 Feb 2026

Issue referred by the President for the appointment of a member to the Elections Commission

Completed

05 Jan 2026

Amendment Bill to the Pension Act of Maldive 8/2009

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    06
  • Absent
    03
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    02
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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