57 Facts About Mohamed Muizzu

Mohamed Muizzu was born on 15 June 1978 and is a Maldivian politician and engineer who has been serving as the 8th president of the Maldives and leader of the People's National Congress since 2023.

Mohamed Muizzu previously served as housing minister from 2012 to 2018, making him the longest-serving housing minister in Maldivian history.

Mohamed Muizzu was appointed Minister of Housing in 2012 and served until 2018.

Since Yameen was ineligible to stand for election, Mohamed Muizzu was selected as his successor.

Mohamed Muizzu was the People's National Congress candidate in the 2023 presidential election, where he defeated the incumbent president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

Mohamed Muizzu has received the position of leader of the Progressive Congress coalition, as well as the Commander-in-Chief of the Maldives National Defence Force in 2023, making Mohamed Muizzu the first democratic Maldivian President to hold the most positions in the modern Maldivian history.

Mohamed Muizzu's campaign, branded as Dhiveheenge Raajje, emphasised national sovereignty, anti-corruption, and economic reform.

Mohamed Muizzu has focused on housing and structural development as well as the Government Policy and Legislative Reforms.

Mohamed Muizzu was born on 15 June 1978 in Maafannu, Male, Maldives.

Mohamed Muizzu was born to Hussain Abdul Rahman and Husna Adam Ismail Manik.

Mohamed Muizzu's father was an attorney, lawyer and an Islamic scholar, from Haa Alif Atoll Vashafaru.

Mohamed Muizzu's parents separated shortly after his birth, and he was raised by his paternal grandmother until he relocated to live with his mother to attend primary school.

Mohamed Muizzu went to Iskandhar School and was educated there from Lower kindergarten to Grade four.

Mohamed Muizzu then transferred to Majeediyya School, the oldest school in the Maldives, where he studied from grade 5 to 10.

Mohamed Muizzu attended the Science Education Centre for his Grade 11 and Grade 12 studies, where he completed his GCE A'Level exams in July 1997, securing fourth place nationally.

Mohamed Muizzu has obtained the Project Management Professional and PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification 2019.

In 2012, Mohamed Muizzu assumed the role of Minister of Housing and Environment during the administration of President Waheed as a member of the Adhaalath Party.

Mohamed Muizzu continued in this post after the 2013 Presidential Election under President Abdulla Yameen's administration.

From February 2012 to November 2018, Mohamed Muizzu held the position of Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, a tenure marked by significant achievements in the execution of housing projects in the Maldives.

Mohamed Muizzu facilitated the successful completion of various land reclamation, harbour enhancement, and water and sewerage projects throughout the atolls, contributing to the comprehensive development of the Maldives' infrastructure.

In 2010, Mohamed Muizzu was appointed as Secretary General of the Adhaalath Party.

Mohamed Muizzu remained in the position, while serving as Minister of Housing.

In 2019, Mohamed Muizzu was appointed the vice-president and the head of the Elections Department of the then-opposition.

On 5 October 2023, Mohamed Muizzu was appointed as the president of People's National Congress, he assumed the role upon his victory in the presidential election.

In December 2023, Mohamed Muizzu was appointed as the president of PNC's sister party, Progressive Party of Maldives following former party leader, Abdulla Yameen left the party on 23 November to create his own political party.

Mohamed Muizzu was sworn into office on 17 May 2021 in a virtual ceremony conducted by High Court Chief Judge Haathif Hilmy.

Mohamed Muizzu's victory ended 11 years of control by the Maldivian Democratic Party over the Male City Council and saw him representing the Progressive Party of Maldives.

Mohamed Muizzu served as Mayor from 17 May 2021 until his resignation on 17 November 2023.

Mohamed Muizzu's resignation came after a term of 2 years and 184 days, aligning with his inauguration as president on 17 November 2023.

In 2023, Mohamed Muizzu was part of several protests by PPM and PNC, which called for the release of former president Abdulla Yameen.

Mohamed Muizzu was arrested and took into police custody, being released a day later.

Mohamed Muizzu was summoned to the Maldives Police Service about the case.

Mohamed Muizzu was sworn in as the new president on 17 November 2023.

Mohamed Muizzu advocated for Yameen to be held under house arrest, rather than prison, the next day he was elected as president.

Mohamed Muizzu highlighted his commitment to reversing agreements perceived as threatening Maldives' independence and sovereignty, particularly those involving foreign military presence.

Additionally, Mohamed Muizzu emphasized his plans for substantial housing projects and infrastructure improvements within Male city and other Atolls.

Mohamed Muizzu assumed office as the 8th President of the Republic of Maldives on 17 November 2023.

Mohamed Muizzu is the fourth president to be democratically elected and the sixth from Male.

On 3 May 2025, Mohamed Muizzu held a press conference that lasted nearly 15 hours, which his office said was a new record for a president.

Mohamed Muizzu began efforts to terminate secret agreements made by previous administrations with foreign nations that he claimed threatened Maldivian independence and sovereignty.

Mohamed Muizzu appealed against the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea's ruling that affected part of the South Sea within the country's Exclusive Economic Zone.

On 7 January 2024, Mohamed Muizzu visited China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.

Mohamed Muizzu's campaign had been focused on reducing Indian influence in Maldivian affairs, and he is considered pro-China.

Mohamed Muizzu outlined that China-Maldives relations are based on mutual respect, sovereign equality, territorial integrity, and non-interference in internal matters.

On 23 December 2023, Mohamed Muizzu commended the United Nations Security Council resolution demanding increased humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza.

Mohamed Muizzu emphasized that aid delivery amidst ongoing airstrikes is impractical and urged the international community to build upon this resolution to end hostilities and ensure the rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination.

On 26 January 2024, Mohamed Muizzu welcomed the International Court of Justice's order for preliminary measures calling on Israel to prevent and punish direct incitement of genocide in Gaza.

Mohamed Muizzu stated that Israel must cease its military actions in Gaza and implement an immediate ceasefire, stressing that peace cannot be achieved through violence and displacement.

In line with his administration's support for Palestine, on 2 June 2024, Mohamed Muizzu, following a Cabinet recommendation, imposed a ban on Israeli passports.

Additionally, Mohamed Muizzu appointed a special envoy to assess Palestinian needs, launched a fundraising campaign with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, and organized a nationwide rally under the slogan "Falastheenaa Eku Dhivehin" to demonstrate Maldivians solidarity with Palestine.

In January 2024, Mohamed Muizzu announced plans to establish a development bank and review economic policies.

Mohamed Muizzu announced the construction of two new airports to expand transportation and bolster the economy.

Mohamed Muizzu was given this title after people started to point out apparent lies being made by him and his government.

In 2024, a critic of Mohamed Muizzu was summoned to the Maldives Police Service after he expressed dissatisfaction over the raising of cigarette prices and calling Mohamed Muizzu "Kazzab".

Mohamed Muizzu had been alleged to be laundering money through a media firm which is connected to him.

Mohamed Muizzu had allegedly threatened the CEO of Adhadhu news over a phone call over remarks made by the opposition about his son, Umair Mohamed Muizzu.

Mohamed Muizzu earned his Doctor of Philosophy in civil engineering and was given the "Dr" title in 2009.