Committee on Independent Institutions

Committee on Independent Institutions 19th Meeting 2026

24 Aug 2026 Number M20/M/MM/2026/19

Summary

The agenda of today's meeting was to interview the Presidential nominee for the position of Information Commissioner.

In this regard, the President decided to award marks in compliance with the standard passed by the General Purposes Committee as per Article 223 (c) of the Standing Order of the People’s Majlis.

Since the Presidential nominee for the position of Information Commissioner scored more than 75 percent marks in the interview, the majority of the Committee found that the Presidential nominee was qualified for the position and to send the Committee’s decision for Parliament’s consideration. 

Attendance

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Present

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Present

Mohamed Nazim

North Maafannu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Absent

Hussain Riza Adam

Maafushi

Present

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Present

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Absent

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Sick Leave

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Present

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Hussain Riza Adam

Maafushi

Chairperson

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Yes

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

No

Mohamed Nazim

North Maafannu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Absent

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Absent

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Absent

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Yes

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Yes
Total
10
Yes
4
Voted
5
Present
6
No
1
Not Voted
0
Eligible
5
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
10
Present
6
Eligible
5
Yes
4
No
1
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Works

23 Aug 2026

Matter of the President's nomination for the appointment of the Information Commissioner

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    06
  • Absent
    03
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    01
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    00
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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