News Desk
The rapid rise of Minister Adam Rameez within the corridors of power in the Maldives was nothing short of meteoric. However, his descent was a far more drawn-out affair. Once hailed as a dynamic leader, a masterful administrator, and a shrewd political operator, Rameez wore many hats, juggling multiple roles with apparent ease. But perhaps, in the end, he was simply too effective, too well-connected, and too ambitious for his own good. His fall from grace raises more questions than answers, leaving many to wonder what truly led to the downfall of one of the nation’s most promising political lieutenants.
In today’s news, Minister Adam Rameez has been officially sacked. His dismissal follows a period of suspension, which began after reports on the “Sociery Saga.” Once a towering figure in the Muizzu administration, Rameez’s ousting marks a significant turning point in a career that once seemed unstoppable.
Presidential Spokesperson Heena Waleed confirmed the dismissal to local media. Rameez was initially suspended on June 27 in connection with an ongoing investigation. His ex-wife, Fatimath Shamnaaz Ali Saleem, a former state minister at the Ministry of Environment, was also implicated. Shamnaz was suspended and arrested in a controversial witchcraft case. Though Shamnaz has since been released from police custody, and the Prosecutor General’s Office has declined to pursue charges due to insufficient evidence, the stain on Rameez’s reputation remained.
A close confidant of President Mohammed Muizzu, with whom he worked closely during their time at the Malé City Council, Rameez’s fall underscores the precarious nature of political alliances in the Maldives.
