Politics
An issue came to light regarding the GDh. Gadhdhoo Council unlawfully issuing more than 1,600 licences without tests, leading to the suspension of the land and sea vessel licensing services provided by the council on 21 September 2026 and the commencement of an investigation in collaboration with relevant authorities. Former President Abdulla Yameen and former Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed have directed strong political criticisms at the policies of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's government. The Criminal Court has ruled that the case regarding a 2,000 Rufiyaa scam carried out through the Instagram account 'Madadhaa' was not proven, as the prosecution failed to prove a connection between the accused and the account. The Civil Court has determined the transaction to be valid following Malé City Mayor Adam Azim gifting his share from the 871.25-square-foot plot of land at H. Maadhoofiyaa, which was in his ownership, to his wife, Aishath Nasheeda.
Following an issue coming to light regarding the GDh. Gadhdhoo Council issuing land and sea vessel driving licenses to a large number of people illegally and without any testing, an investigation has begun into the matter, and the licensing service provided by the council has now been temporarily suspended; additionally, when a team from the relevant ministry visited Gadhdhoo to inspect matters related to this issue, it was noted that over 1,600 licenses were issued illegally over the past year; and in a statement released by the Council Secretariat, it was stated that this crime—in which licenses were issued within a short period after application to individuals residing in Malé without conducting tests in order to gain financial benefits—was committed due to the negligence of some responsible parties, and this case is being thoroughly investigated in cooperation with the police and relevant authorities!
On September 21, 2026, former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and former Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed sharply criticized the policies of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's government. Following these criticisms, political debates intensified and disagreements deepened across the country's political arena. Due to these debates regarding government administration and political decisions, heated exchanges of words were exchanged between the opposition and government supporters.
On September 21, 2026, it was determined that the allegations made in the 'Madhadhaa' scam case, allegedly conducted via the social media platform Instagram, could not be proven. After reviewing the matters presented to court regarding this case, it was concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support a conviction against the accused due to a lack of adequate proof. With this decision, the charges filed in the case alleging fraud and deception via Instagram were dismissed by the court.
On Monday, September 21, 2026, Mayor of Male' City Adam Azim gifted his share of ownership in a house in Male' to his wife. This transaction was a gift made to transfer the share he held from that house, which was part of his personal property, into his wife's name. As per the standard procedures for transferring family and legal shares of housing and land in Male', the arrangements to grant the share to his wife have been finalized.