Committee on Independent Institutions

Committee on Independent Institutions 14th Meeting 2026

22 Jun 2026 Number M20/M/MM/2026/14

Summary

As the first item on the agenda, the Committee reviewed the resolution calling for action against some political parties for their illegal activities in violation of the Constitution and the Political Parties Act, sponsored by Holhudhoo Constituency Member Abdulla Saththar Mohamed.

Once the Committee Chairman opened the floor for members’ input, West Henveiru Constituency Member Ali Ibrahim proposed, and Fuvahmulah South Constituency Member Ibrahim Hussain seconded, setting 30 November 2026 as the deadline for the Committee to complete its review of the resolution.

The proposal was approved unanimously by all members present at the meeting.

The details of the vote are in the ‘Votes’ section.

The Committee then interviewed the candidate nominated by the President for appointment as a member of the Elections Commission, in accordance with Section 4(b) of the Elections Commission Act (Act No. 8/2008).

In accordance with Section 223(c) of the Standing Orders of the People’s Majlis, Committee members awarded marks to the candidate based on their assessments and the criteria established by the General Committee for evaluating interview candidates.


Attendance

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Present

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Present

Mohamed Nazim

North Maafannu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Present

Hussain Riza Adam

Maafushi

Present

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Present

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Present

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Present

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Present

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Hussain Riza Adam

Maafushi

Chairperson

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Proposed By
Yes

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Absent

Mohamed Nazim

North Maafannu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Seconded By
Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Yes

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Absent

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Absent

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Yes
Total
10
Yes
5
Voted
5
Present
6
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
5
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
10
Present
6
Eligible
5
Yes
5
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
3

Works

15 Jun 2026

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

Ongoing

11 May 2026

Motion submitted by Holhudhoo MP Abdul Sattar Mohamed

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

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

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