President Mohamed Muizzu reassigned voters from Hirimaradhoo to Hanimaadhoo for the 4 April local council elections by decree, even though residents have not relocated and the island remains active. The decision drew criticism from Hanimaadhoo MP Abdul Ghafoor Moosa, while a housing project in Hanimaadhoo taken on by HDC has yet to begin construction.
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Muizzu issued the decree on Tuesday while overseas on an informal visit.
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President Mohamed Muizzu has reassigned voters from Hirimaradhoo to Hanimaadhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll for the 4 April local council elections, even though residents have not relocated from their island.
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The 2022 census listed 260 residents.
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Muizzu said the work would be completed within 18 months.
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In September 2024, council members met Local Government Minister Adam Shareef Umar to discuss possible relocation.
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