President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that his administration will not pursue additional constitutional amendments beyond those already outlined or deemed essential, signalling a focused approach to governance reforms during a press briefing at the President’s Office on Monday.
Addressing the media, the President reiterated his commitment to delivering on the reform agenda introduced ahead of his election, emphasizing stability and continuity in legislative priorities. He confirmed that ongoing efforts will centre on key structural changes, including addressing the steady expansion of parliamentary seats tied to population growth, introducing representation quotas for women and youth, and reinforcing judicial independence.
A significant portion of the reform drive targets the judiciary. President Muizzu outlined plans to restructure the Department of Judicial Administration by removing it from the direct oversight of the Judicial Service Commission. Proposed legal changes aim to revive the Judicial Council, placing the department under dual accountability to both the council and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Maldives.
The President stressed that ensuring the Chief Judicial Administrator answers to both the Judicial Council and the Chief Justice would strengthen institutional integrity and restore balance within the court system. He also pointed to earlier legislative changes that inadvertently expanded administrative authority over judicial leadership in lower courts, describing the shift as detrimental to effective court management.
Reaffirming his administration’s broader vision, President Muizzu said reforms across the judiciary and legislature will continue without disruption, positioning them as critical to improving governance, accountability, and public trust in state institutions.
