The conference is being held in Kulhudhuffushi City with Councillors from our 3 Northernmost atolls, WDC members, Party leadership. 55 Councillors from Bodu Thiladhunmathi are present along with Mayors from 5 cities.

The event aims to discuss the powers guaranteed to Councils under the Decentralisation Act, and achievements ushered in by MDP’s legislation. With further discussions as to how Councils’ administrative capacities can be expanded and strengthened.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail, MDP President Abdulla Shahid, Former Vice President Faisal Naseem and other senior members from the Party leadership are attending the event.

A declaration will be signed and published by the Councillors attending the event, with a collective call to the Government addressing potential reforms.