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922 political appointees currently serving in Government

16 Jul 2025

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Thohira Azhaar

During a cabinet meeting held at the President's Office-- Photo: President's Office

The President’s Office has announced that a total of 922 individuals are currently serving in political positions under Article 115(f) of the Constitution.

According to the breakdown released, the appointments span various levels of political responsibility across government ministries and institutions. These include:

  • 20 Ministerial posts
  • 14 Ministerial rank posts
  • 93 State Minister posts
  • 7 State Ministerial rank posts
  • 216 Deputy Minister posts
  • 20 Deputy Ministerial rank posts
  • 318 Senior Political Director posts
  • 8 Senior Political Director rank posts
  • 169 Political Director posts
  • 4 Political Director rank posts
  • 4 Assistant Political Director posts
  • 49 Other political posts

The President’s Office noted that these figures reflect the current situation and are subject to change throughout the presidential term due to terminations, resignations, or new appointments.

Article 115(f) of the Maldivian Constitution empowers the President to make appointments

The Administration of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu is placing strong emphasis on transparency and responsiveness to public inquiries. Recent efforts by the President’s Office, including the disclosure of political appointment figures, reflect a broader commitment to open governance.

In addition to information transparency, President Dr Muizzu is also actively participating in initiatives aimed at enhancing public engagement. These efforts are part of a wider approach to governance that seeks to build trust and ensure that the administration remains closely connected with the public.

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