Mass Cabinet Resignations Reported as Nearly Half of Ministers Step Down
Multiple reports indicate that a significant portion of the cabinet has resigned today, with at least nine ministers said to have stepped down from their posts.
Following cabinet Ministers resigned:
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- Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim,
- Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare Dr Maryam Mariya
- Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon,
- Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts Ibrahim Waheed,
- Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works Adam Shareef Umar
- Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel,
- Minister of Social and Family Development Dr Aishath Shiham
- Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed
- Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement.
Details surrounding the reasons for the alleged resignations remain unclear. It is also not yet known whether the reported resignations were voluntary or requested as part of a broader political decision.
Serving this nation and its vibrant youth has been a dream realized.
I leave my post as Minister with immense pride, having served with clear intent and integrity.
Deeply grateful to President and the people of the Maldives for the opportunity 🙏🏽 🇲🇻— Asward I. Waheed (@AswardWaheed) April 14, 2026
The developments come amid a broader wave of resignations and dismissals across government-linked institutions following what has been described as unfavourable electoral outcomes for the administration. These include setbacks in the April 4 national referendum on merging parliamentary and presidential elections, as well as losses in the local council and Women’s Development Committee (WDC) elections.
The referendum proposal, backed by the government and its candidates, failed to secure approval, a result that has since been followed by a series of leadership changes across key state bodies.
Neither the President’s Office nor the relevant ministries have issued detailed statements explaining the recent ministerial changes at the time of publication, however, several local media report receiving confirmation from the President’s Office.
