President cites major irregularities in flat allocation
The government has not provided a timeline for the release of the revised list
President Mohamed Muizzu announced Sunday that the release of the revised list of flat recipients under the Gedhoruveriya housing scheme has been postponed indefinitely due to findings of irregularities in the previous administration’s allocation process.
The list, which included 4,000 recipients, was finalised and gazetted during former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s tenure. Some recipients signed flat agreements before the administration transitioned.
However, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) found that 59% of the applications were ineligible following a surge in public complaints after the list was published.
At a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the government, President Muizzu outlined several issues discovered during the review process:
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Alteration of marks by committee members to allocate flats to politicians.
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Allocation of flats to families of individuals associated with the previous administration without due process.
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Inclusion of members from politically influential families in the recipient list.
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Acceptance of incomplete or improper documentation, including instances where only ID cards or partial documents were submitted.
President Muizzu criticised former officials, alleging tampering with the backend of the portal used to process applications.
President Muizzu assured the public that the revised list would be published after a thorough review. The updated document will include reasons for the inclusion or exclusion of each applicant to ensure transparency.
"We will decide this matter with justice. I swear by Allah, I will carry out this responsibility honestly and faithfully,” the president stated.
The government has not provided a timeline for the release of the revised list, but it has reiterated its commitment to addressing public concerns and ensuring fairness in the allocation process.
