President Mohamed Muizzu has announced the removal of 228 political appointees from various government ministries as part of his administration’s Economic Reform Agenda, aimed at cutting government expenditure.
The decision, shared through the president’s official X account, was described as a “direct cost-cutting measure” intended to reduce the burden on public finances.
The 228 appointees, set to be removed over the next 15 days, include seven state ministers, 43 deputy ministers, 109 senior political directors, and 69 political directors. According to the president, this measure is expected to save the government MVR 5.7 million each month.
“This significant reduction in political appointments aligns with the President’s broader efforts to streamline government operations and ensure more efficient use of public funds,” the President’s Office said in a statement.
The removal of appointees is a key component of the President’s Economic Reform Agenda, which seeks to address fiscal challenges and optimise government efficiency through targeted reductions in expenditure.
