Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed
Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed | |
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ޢަބްދުﷲ މަސީޙު މުޙަންމަދު | |
17th Speaker of the People's Majlis | |
In office 28 May 2014 – 1 November 2018 | |
President | Abdulla Yameen |
Preceded by | Abdulla Shahid |
Succeeded by | Qasim Ibrahim |
Member of the People's Majlis | |
In office 2000–2019 | |
President | Maumoon Abdul Gayoom Mohamed Nasheed Mohamed Waheed Hassan Abdulla Yameen Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
Speaker | Abdulla Hameed Ahmed Zahir Mohamed Shihab Abdulla Shahid Himself Qasim Ibrahim |
Succeeded by | Mohamed Mumthaz |
Constituency | South Fuvahmulah |
Personal details | |
Born | Fuvahmulah | 4 February 1962
Political party | Progressive Party of Maldives |
Alma mater | Monash University University of Plymouth |
Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed (Dhivehi: ޢަބްދުﷲ މަސީޙް މުޙައްމަދު; born 4 February 1962)[1] commonly known as Maseeh, is a Maldivian politician who served as the Speaker of the People's Majlis.[2] He was elected Speaker on 28 May 2014 to 1 November 2018.[3]
Maseeh contributed significantly to the democratic transition that has taken place in the Maldives in the last two decades, particularly as a member of the Special Majlis.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Maseeh was born in the island of Fuvahmulah to a prominent figure and a former Island Chief Mohamed Najeeb and Aminath Didi. Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed holds an MA in International Relations from Monash University, Australia, and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Politics from the University of Plymouth, UK.[3]
Government career (1982–2008)
[edit]Maseeh began his government career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1982 and has been in the Public Service ever since.[3] He quickly rose to the middle management level amid fierce competition, gaining the confidence and trust of his superiors. He is recognised as a formidable negotiator, campaigner and team builder. He was transferred to the President’s Office in 2001 and was subsequently appointed Deputy Minister at the President’s Office.[3] He left Government service in 2008 solely to concentrate on his work as a parliamentarian.[3]
Member of Parliament (2000–2019)
[edit]Maseeh was first elected to the Parliament in 2000 to represent his own island constituency of Fuahmulah in the Gnaviyani Atoll and, five years later, retained the seat for a consecutive second term. In the first multiparty parliamentary elections in 2009, he secured the seat for South Constituency of Fuvahmulah and won it again in 2014.[3]
Maseeh served from July 2004 to August 2008 in the Special Majlis that was mandated with the drafting of the 2008 Constitution for the Maldives. Maseeh is a member of the Progressive Party of the Maldives
Maseeh Mohamed was elected the Speaker of the 18th People’s Majlis on 28 May 2014 to 1 November 2019.[4]
Chair of the Social Affairs Committee in the Parliament (2007–2014)
[edit]As Chair of the Social Affairs Committee for straight eight years, he gained wide recognition within the parliamentary circles when he worked with other MPs towards consensus building in divisive issues.[5] He also developed a reputation for constructive engagement by seeking the involvement of key stakeholders on issues related to national development, human rights and public policy.
Speaker of Parliament (2014–2019)
[edit]Maseeh represented the Maldives at various international conferences, meetings and seminars, apart from participating in a number of bilateral visits aimed at protecting and advancing the interests of the Maldives.
Personal life
[edit]He is married and has a son.
References
[edit]- ^ "Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed". People's Majlis. Archived from the original on 17 December 2005.
- ^ Lansford, Tom (2015). Political Handbook of the World 2015. CQ Press. ISBN 978-1483371559. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g "The Honorable Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed, MP, the Speaker of People's Majlis". People's Majlis. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "Past Speakers". People's Majlis. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "18th Social Affairs Committee". People's Majlis. Retrieved 19 October 2024.