President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has once again assured Maldivians that his Administration will never compromise the public interest in shaping national policy. Speaking to the people of Rakeedhoo, Felidheatholhu, on Saturday morning, the President underscored that every decision of his government will be guided by the principle of safeguarding citizens’ rights and wellbeing.
ރައީސުލްޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ، ވ. ރަކީދޫ ރަށު ކައުންސިލް، އ.ތ.މ. ކޮމިޓީ އަދި ރައްޔިތުންނާ ބައްދަލުކުރެއްވުން#RayyithunGaathah #VMFThVisit pic.twitter.com/ZJBCCHQGNi
— The President’s Office (@presidencymv) September 20, 2025
The meeting, held at the island harbour, drew the participation of Island Council members, the Women’s Development Committee, and local residents. Community representatives briefed the President on key challenges and priorities. Among the concerns raised was the wish of some residents to relocate. Addressing the issue, President Muizzu stressed that population consolidation would only take place following wide public consultation. He assured the people that relocation would proceed only if supported by 80 per cent of the population, ensuring decisions are firmly rooted in community consensus.
The President further highlighted the importance of protecting Rakeedhoo’s flourishing local tourism sector when considering decentralisation and relocation policies. He reiterated that development decisions would always balance community interests with economic potential.
During his visit, President Muizzu also inaugurated the Bank of Maldives’ ATM service on the island. With this launch, every inhabited island in Felidheatholhu now enjoys direct access to modern financial services—fulfilling yet another pledge of the Administration to extend banking access nationwide.
The President’s tour across four atolls reflects his government’s proactive approach to directly engaging with citizens, listening to local needs, and delivering practical solutions to enhance everyday life.
