MTSB Director post dissolved after photo with MDP's Sodhiq

The government has dissolved the post of Director at the Maldives Transportation Safety Board (MTSB), leading to controversy. Ahmed Zuhair, a former MDP State Minister for Transport, was appointed as Director through an interview process. The position was dissolved days after Zuhair attended a rally for opposition MDP candidate Abdulla Sodiq, who won a by-election in North Hithadhoo. Zuhair's son, Azaan, claims the dissolution was retaliation for the photo with Sodiq, noting Zuhair had notified the ministry 15 days in advance. Azaan resigned as Chairperson of Addu International Airport's board in protest. The MTSB was established by President Muizzu on April 8, 2025, to investigate transport incidents.

The government has dissolved the post of Director at the Maldives Transportation Safety Board (MTSB), leading to controversy. Ahmed Zuhair, a former MDP State Minister for Transport, was appointed as Director through an interview process. The position was dissolved days after Zuhair attended a rally for opposition MDP candidate Abdulla Sodiq, who won a by-election in North Hithadhoo. Zuhair's son, Azaan, claims the dissolution was retaliation for the photo with Sodiq, noting Zuhair had notified the ministry 15 days in advance. Azaan resigned as Chairperson of Addu International Airport's board in protest. The MTSB was established by President Muizzu on April 8, 2025, to investigate transport incidents.

The government has dissolved the post of Director at the Maldives Transportation Safety Board (MTSB), leading to controversy. Ahmed Zuhair, a former MDP State Minister for Transport, was appointed as Director through an interview process. The position was dissolved days after Zuhair attended a rally for opposition MDP candidate Abdulla Sodiq, who won a by-election in North Hithadhoo. Zuhair's son, Azaan, claims the dissolution was retaliation for the photo with Sodiq, noting Zuhair had notified the ministry 15 days in advance. Azaan resigned as Chairperson of Addu International Airport's board in protest. The MTSB was established by President Muizzu on April 8, 2025, to investigate transport incidents.

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