President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to introduce legal amendments enabling no-confidence votes against Members of Parliament and local council members, as part of the Administration's reform agenda.

Speaking at a youth engagement session, the President said the proposed changes would allow citizens to hold elected representatives accountable for poor performance or legal violations. Under the proposal, voters would be able to submit a petition with a required number of signatures to initiate proceedings that could lead to the removal of an MP or council member.

He noted that the mechanism would reduce the need for mid-term by-elections, with parliamentary elections instead aligned with presidential elections. Provisions would remain in place to remove members during their term if necessary.

The President also outlined a wider package of reforms informed by public opinion, including amendments to the Constitution. Among them are plans to address the size of Parliament, introduce a preferential voting system for presidential elections to enable a single-round outcome, and set a fixed commencement date of 11 November for presidential terms.

Further proposals include allocating designated seats for youth and women in Parliament to strengthen representation.

In addition, the Government is pursuing reforms to reinforce the independence of key institutions and the judiciary. These include revising the composition of the Judicial Service Commission, enhancing institutional autonomy, increasing resources, and improving judicial standards.