Politics.

The "Ahaa" forum, conducted for government ministers to answer questions from the public, was held on 04 October 2026. This forum is an event organized with the aim of providing information to the public regarding the government's initiatives and establishing a transparent and open policy in governance. The ministers who participated in this meeting directly answered questions regarding projects being carried out by their ministries and addressed public concerns. Due to this government-initiated forum, the relationship between the citizens and ministers was further strengthened, and the government's policies were clarified for the public.

The Chairperson of the main opposition party, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Fayyaz Ismail, shared important remarks on 4 October 2026 regarding the political activities being carried out by the party. In his speech, Fayyaz detailed the activities being conducted by the party to strengthen MDP's administration and plan upcoming political work. Furthermore, he noted that the activities undertaken by MDP to fully fulfill the role of an opposition party in the country's current political landscape will be strengthened, and that advocacy on issues concerning the citizens will continue without interruption.

MDP President Abdulla Shahid has stated that the agreement signed by the government regarding the Rasmale project in Fushidhiggaru Falhu could disrupt diplomatic relations with a close, friendly nation and cause embarrassment. Speaking at the MDP congress, Shahid noted that there are major public concerns because the details of this agreement have not been disclosed. Furthermore, he said that international relations are the lifeblood of the nation's economy, and if external relations are shaken due to such matters, the adverse effects would impact Maldivian businesses and ordinary citizens to an irreparable extent.

Ahmed Shiyam has been reappointed to the post of spokesperson for the Maldives Police Service. The responsibility of media official or spokesperson for the Maldives Police has been re-entrusted to Shiyam with the purpose of strengthening the provision of information from the institution to the public and the media. He will now play a lead role in providing official information and making statements on behalf of the police regarding media-related matters. With this change, arrangements have been made to swiftly provide essential information that needs to be disclosed by the police service to the public.

Former Chief Justice / Supreme Court Judge Husnu Al Suood has made important remarks advocating for ensuring the independence of the judiciary and speaking out against interference in the courts and among judges by various parties. He noted that exerting influence over the judicial power would destroy the state system and lead to a loss of public trust in the judiciary. Furthermore, he emphasized that judges must decide every case without fear or influence from any party, in accordance with the Constitution and the laws. Along with this, Husnu Al Suood also called on all institutions to work responsibly to protect the independence of the judiciary.

The Local Government Authority (LGA) instructed on 4 October 2026 not to use council offices for any political activities. The LGA issued this instruction because council offices are official state venues established to provide public services to the people impartially. Therefore, all councils have been reminded to halt the use of council buildings and resources for various political campaigns and party activities, and to operate in accordance with designated laws and regulations.

On 4 October 2026, former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom made significant remarks regarding Addu City. In his speech, he highlighted the development of Addu City and the condition of its citizens, sharing his political and economic perspectives regarding the city. In addition, he expressed his criticisms and concerns regarding the promises made by governments for the progress of various sectors in Addu and the extent to which they are being implemented.

Shamoon Hameed was officially appointed to the vacant member position of the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) on 4 October 2026. He was appointed to this post following the completion of relevant procedures in accordance with the processes stipulated by law. With his appointment to this vital commission mandated to legally protect and promote human rights in the Maldives, Shamoon Hameed will actively participate in executing the commission's constitutional responsibilities.

A special report regarding the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) coming to power in 2018 was published on 4 October 2026. This report heavily highlighted the efforts made by the MDP to come to power in the 2018 presidential election, as well as the role of the political coalition formed at the time. The report also shed light on the key achievements of the government formed then, the governance challenges faced, and the execution of party policies. Furthermore, the report comprehensively detailed the lessons learned from those experiences for the Maldives' democratic system and the MDP's future political activities.

Speaker of the People's Majlis Abdul Raheem Abdulla arrived in Tanzania on Sunday, October 4, 2026, to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly. This trip is an official visit to strengthen relations among international legislatures and to represent the Maldivian Parliament in key meetings of the IPU Assembly. On the sidelines of this assembly, he is scheduled to meet with heads of parliamentary delegations from various countries to discuss further strengthening bilateral relations between parliaments.