President Muizzu says government’s housing programme will remain free from political or personal influence

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu says the government’s housing programme will not be influenced by powerful individuals, unlike in previous administrations.

Under the Housing for All policy, the Housing Ministry has begun cross‑verification of applications for flats and land, a key step in delivering the President’s pledge to provide a permanent solution to the housing crisis.

Speaking on the second episode of Nation Chat programme, the President said influential figures had previously intervened to secure land and flats for certain individuals. He said such practices would not be possible under this administration’s system.

Because housing is a fundamental need for every citizen, the President said the verification process will be conducted so that no family or individual receives priority for any special reason. He assured that the work will be carried out transparently and fairly.

“I believe nothing illegal should happen in such a major undertaking, not even in the smallest matter. I will work very hard to ensure the verification process is done properly,” President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said.

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More than 57,000 applications have been submitted for the housing schemes, including over 35,900 applications for flats and more than 22,000 for land.

According to the Housing Ministry, the flat projects are expected to be completed within the remaining two years of the current presidential term.

Although cross‑verification has begun, the ministry has not yet determined when the process will be completed. Officials say the work is essential to confirm the accuracy of the large volume of submitted forms.

Ensuring housing for all is one of the President’s key pledges for this term.

The Housing Ministry recently announced preparations to launch additional housing schemes in islands outside Male'. While the government aims to expand housing programmes, Finance Ministry figures show that only five percent of the housing budget had been spent as of the 4th of this month, a point on which the administration has faced criticism.