The reorganisation of the Cabinet is a direct manifestation of the public will, Mohamed Hussain Shareef, the chief government spokesperson, announced this week following the mass resignation of ten ministers. The restructuring was fundamentally designed to synchronise administrative operations with the "pulse of the electorate," Shareef explained during an appearance on the PSM News programme ‘Raajje Miadhu’.
This overhaul follows recent election results that President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has "attentively absorbed" as a clear directive from the citizenry. These adjustments serve as decisive measures to fortify the government framework, Shareef said, ensuring the voices of the people are integrated into state governance. Addressing opposition criticism regarding the sudden departures, the spokesperson clarified that the officials acted in good faith, stepping down voluntarily to facilitate the reforms envisioned by the administration.
Government operations are poised to become more resilient, a move intended to expedite development projects and translate public aspirations into realities. The reorganisation represents a "formidable decision" requiring rare political courage, Shareef added.
“Very few administrations or leaders would possess the courage or find it straightforward to make such bold and formidable decisions midway through a term, affirming that the citizens are paramount, that their voices have been heard, and that reforms, changes, and corrections are absolutely imperative,” he stated, noting that the president is implementing such measures precisely to rectify these issues.
The president maintains a "profound reverence" for the Constitution, Shareef assured, asserting that the administration would eschew any actions that destabilise the constitutional framework. The restructuring culminates in downsizing the cabinet to exactly fifteen members.