Speaker of the People's Majlis

Speaker of the People's Majlis
Emblem of the People's Majlis
Flag of People's Majlis
Incumbent Abdul Raheem Abdulla since 28 May 2024
People's Majlis
Residence	Muraidhooge
Appointer	Elected among Members
Term length	5 Years
Formation	21 October 1933
First holder	Muhammad Fareed Didi
Salary	MVR 73,125
Website	majlis.gov.mv

The Speaker of the People's Majlis is the presiding officer of the unicameral legislature of the Republic of Maldives, known as the People's Majlis. As the highest-ranking official in the legislature, the Speaker plays a crucial role in overseeing the legislative process, maintaining order during debates, and representing the People's Majlis both domestically and internationally.

Among the Members, a Speaker is elected to oversee the proceedings of the Majlis, ensuring order within the chamber and managing its administrative functions. In the event of a vacancy in the presidency, the Speaker assumes the role of acting president until a new governing body is elected. Additionally, a Deputy Speaker is appointed to support the Speaker and assume leadership of the Majlis in their absence or incapacity to fulfill their duties.

King Muhammad Shamsuddeen III established a council tasked with crafting the Constitution of the Maldives on March 9, 1931. After its completion, the constitution was officially put into effect on December 22, 1932. This foundational document paved the way for the inaugural Senate of the-then Sultanate of Maldive Islands, with its gatherings convened at the "Hakura Ganduvaru". Al Ameer Mohammed Farid Didi assumed the role of the first president or speaker of the Senate.

Since the Maldives adopted a multi-party democracy in 2008, the Speaker of the People's Majlis has been a pivotal figure in the country's political scene. They are elected by members of the Majlis and serve as the presiding officer during parliamentary sessions.^[1] The Speaker ensures that debates are conducted fairly, rules on procedural matters, and represents the Majlis in official capacities.

Speakership		Portrait	Speaker	Party		Deputy Speaker	Notes
1	21 October 1933– 25 June 1942		Muhammad Fareed Didi		None	Unknown	[2]
2	27 June 1942– 29 October 1944		Ahmed Kamil Didi		None	Unknown	[2]
3	30 October 1944– 7 November 1945		Ibrahim Ali Didi		None	Unknown	[2]
4	8 November 1945– 3 March 1948		Ali Kuda Rannabandeyri Kilegefaanu		None	Unknown	[2]
5	12 April 1948– 12 April 1952		Muhanmadu Naseeru Maniku		None	Unknown	[2]
6	13 April 1952– 21 October 1953		Malin Musaa Mafai Kalegefaanu		None	Unknown	[2]
7	1 March 1954– 3 October 1959		Ibrahim Fareed Didi		None	Unknown	[2]
8	3 October 1959– 1 August 1972		Ahmed Zaki		None	Unknown	[2][a]
9	1 October 1972– 11 November 1982		Ahmed Shathir		None	Unknown	[2]
10	11 November 1982– 15 January 1988		Ibrahim Shihab		None	Unknown	[2]
11	14 February 1988– 22 February 1990		Abdulla Hameed		None	Unknown	[2][b]
12	22 February 1990– 11 November 1993		Ahmed Zaki		None	Unknown	[3][c]
13	11 November 1993– 13 September 2004		Abdulla Hameed		None	Abdul Rasheed Hussain (2000–2005)	[4][d]
14	13 September 2004– 6 August 2008		Ahmed Zahir		Unknown	Ahmed Thasmeen Ali	[5]
15	12 August 2008– 28 May 2009		Mohamed Shihab		Jumhooree Party	Aneesa Ahmed	[6]
16	29 May 2009– 28 May 2014		Abdulla Shahid		Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party	Ahmed Nazim	[7]
17	29 May 2014– 1 November 2018		Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed		Progressive Party of Maldives	Moosa Manik	[8]
18	1 November 2018– 28 May 2019		Qasim Ibrahim		Jumhooree Party	Moosa Manik	[9]
19	29 May 2019– 13 November 2023		Mohamed Nasheed		Maldivian Democratic Party	Eva Abdulla	[10]
20	13 November 2023- 28 May 2024		Mohamed Aslam		Maldivian Democratic Party	Ahmed Saleem	[11][12]
21	28 May 2024 Incumbent		Abdul Raheem Abdulla		People's National Congress	Ahmed Nazim	[13][14]