Government Oversight Committee

Government Oversight Committee 5th Meeting of 2026

29 Jul 2026 Number M20/M/SM/2026/05

Summary

In today’s meeting, the Committee discussed a matter submitted by North Galolhu Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim requesting clarification regarding the fire incident that occurred on 12 March 2026 at an accommodation block in Adh. Dhigurah, in which five expatriate workers lost their lives.

Accordingly, during the opportunity opened to decide on this matter, based on the information gathered from the South Ari Atoll Dhigurah Council Office, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, and the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology, Felidhoo Constituency Member Adam Zahir proposed to send a written response to the submitter as sufficient information had been obtained to respond. This proposal was seconded by Dhidhdhoo Constituency Member Abdul Latheef Mohamed.HHh

The motion was passed unanimously by the members present at the time of voting.

 

(Voting details are provided in the “Votes” section of this page.)

Attendance

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Present

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Present

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Present

Mohamed Ismail

Vilimale'

Present

Ahmed Naseer

Ihavandhoo

Absent

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Present

Adam Zahir

Felidhoo

Present

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Absent

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Official

Abdulla Rasheed

Dhangethi

Present

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Mohamed Ismail

Vilimale'

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Yes

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Absent

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Ahmed Naseer

Ihavandhoo

Absent

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Adam Zahir

Felidhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Absent

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Absent

Abdulla Rasheed

Dhangethi

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
6
Voted
6
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
6
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Works

12 Apr 2026

Issue concerning 5 expats death in fire at accommodation block in ADh. Dhigurah

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    08
  • Absent
    02
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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