Committee on Decentralization

Decentralization Committee 9th meeting of the year 2026

15 Jul 2026 Number M20/M/LM/2026/09

Summary

The work carried out at today’s meeting was to review the matters submitted to the committee. First, regarding the matter that was submitted concerning the illegal allocation of a large plot of land in the Addu City Meedhoo Tourism Zone to a private party without a bidding process, Henveiru North Constituency Member Ahmed Aifan proposed to administratively check the progress of this investigation and to continue working on the issue once information is received. It was seconded by Ungoofaaru Constituency Member Ibrahim Shifaz. When the proposal was put to a vote, it was passed unanimously by the members present and participating in the committee vote.


After that, the committee reviewed two issues regarding the Addu City Council. The first was a request to investigate a decision made by the Land Committee, which includes Mayor Ali Nizar. The committee had decided to waive off 10 years of unpaid rent and fines for a fishing plot leased in 2013 to a company registered to the Mayor’s brother, and to extend the lease to 20 years. The second issue involved a private company that failed to supply three road sweepers. Instead of enforcing the contract's penalties, the council unlawfully canceled the agreement and forgave the advance payment and damages owed by the company. Henveiru North Constituency Member Ahmed Aifan proposed to check the progress of the investigations into both matters and to proceed with further work once more information is received. It was seconded by Nilandhoo Constituency Member Fathimath Saudha. When the proposal was put to a vote, it was unanimously approved by the members present and participating in the committee vote.


Next, the committee proceeded to discuss a letter requesting an update on the committee's actions regarding the resolution ‘Nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice for future generations,’ which was passed at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Istanbul. Henveiru North Constituency Member Ahmed Aifan proposed to administratively gather the requested information and prepare a response to submit to the committee. This was seconded by Addu Meedhoo Constituency Member Abdul Rahman. When the proposal was put to a vote, it was unanimously approved by the members present and participating in the committee vote.

Attendance

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Present

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Present

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Present

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Present

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Present

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Present

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Sick Leave

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Present

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Present

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Present

Abdulla Sodig

North Hithadhoo

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Seconded By
Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Absent

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Yes

Abdulla Sodig

North Hithadhoo

Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
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

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Absent

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Yes

Abdulla Sodig

North Hithadhoo

Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
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

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Absent

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Absent

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Absent

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Yes

Abdulla Sodig

North Hithadhoo

Absent
Total
11
Yes
6
Voted
6
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
6
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Works

01 Jul 2026

‘Nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice for future generations,’ resolution passed at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Istanbul

Ongoing

14 Oct 2025

Issue submitted regarding the unlawful allocation of a large portion of land in the Addu City Meedhoo Tourism Zone to a private individual without a bidding process.

Ongoing

14 Oct 2025

Issue submitted regarding Mayor Ali Nizar’s alleged involvement in extending a land lease in the Addu City to a company registered under a relative’s name without due process.

Ongoing

14 Oct 2025

Issue submitted regarding an agreement signed between Addu City Council and a private company to supply three road sweepers.

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    10
  • Absent
    00
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    01
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    00
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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