President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced the removal of 228 political appointees from various government ministries, aiming to reduce the government expenditure. The decision was publicised in a social media post, in which the president described it as a direct cost-cutting measure.
In a social media post, President Dr. Muizzu announced the decision to remove 228 political appointees from various government ministries as part of the administration’s Economic Reform Agenda. The president stated that has instructed the removal of seven state minister, 43 deputy ministers, 109 senior political directors and 69 political directors. He noted that this measure is expected to save the government USD 370,557 per month.
The government has been exerting several efforts to improve the current economic stance. It has been implementing several measures to strengthen the management of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and to overcome the financial situation of the country. The significant reduction in political appointments aligns with the president’s broader efforts to streamline government operations and ensure more efficient use of public funds.