President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has issued a direct appeal to political opponents to set aside partisan interests and support the government’s flagship digitisation project, ‘Maldives 2.0’ — a transformative initiative aimed at eradicating corruption, empowering citizens, and overhauling public service delivery.
In a strongly worded social media statement this week, President Muizzu responded to mounting criticism from senior members of the opposition, who have cast doubts over the initiative. The President, however, dismissed such critiques as counterproductive and urged all parties to unite behind a cause that serves the national interest.
“This is the boldest step we’ve ever taken to eliminate corruption and abuse of power,” the President wrote. “Through ‘Maldives 2.0’, every Maldivian will have secure control over their data, and a direct stake in how the state functions.”
Positioning digital transformation as the cornerstone of his administration’s reform agenda, President Muizzu asserted that the system would deliver greater transparency, efficiency, and convenience, helping the Maldives improve its standing not only in the Corruption Perceptions Index but also in global rankings like the Press Freedom Index.
‘Maldives 2.0’ envisions a future where state institutions are seamlessly interconnected, delivering prompt and transparent services across the board. According to government officials, the project will roll out over the next three years and will redefine how the government serves its people, with digitisation embedded at the heart of governance.
The President’s remarks carried a pointed question for the opposition: Why resist a system built to eliminate corruption and ensure transparency? He urged rivals to act responsibly and collaborate in building a modern, ethical state that places people before politics.
Dr Muizzu also reaffirmed that his government remains steadfast in working hand-in-hand with the public, emphasizing that the fight against corruption is a shared responsibility.
With ‘Maldives 2.0’ poised to revolutionize governance, the President has positioned the initiative not just as a political milestone, but as a national mission — one that could define the next era of Maldivian democracy and development.
