Ghassan Maumoon has resigned from the post of Defence Minister.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu appointed Ghassan Maumoon as the Minister of Defence on the first day of this administration, November 17, 2023.

Today, nine ministers, including Ghassan, have tendered their resignations.

These include Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim, Minister of Local Government Adam Shareef Umar, Minister of Higher Education Dr. Ali Haidar, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare Maryam Mariya, Minister of Gender Dr. Aishath Shiham, and Minister of Youth Ibrahim Waheed.

While nine ministers of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet resigned today, several heads of state-owned enterprises have also resigned within this week.