Adhaalath Party decides to join the government and back Muizzu in 2028

This page sums up what five published sources reported. It is a record of what outlets said, not original reporting. At the time of writing, The Standard Maldives is the only English-language report found on the decision itself; the other four sources are background.

The decision was approved by the party's Consultative Council in a resolution issued on Saturday 14 November 2026. It followed an official invitation from President Muizzu, who also leads the PNC.¹

The council took three decisions: to join the government coalition, to support Muizzu's re-election bid in 2028, and to authorise the party president to negotiate and finalise a formal coalition agreement.¹ That agreement will take into account the party's political objectives, members' rights and long-term institutional interests.¹

The party said its decision reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Islamic values, protecting Maldivian sovereignty and independence, promoting political stability and improving the national economy.¹ The resolution also highlighted Muizzu's call for broader political cooperation and national unity.¹

The Standard Maldives calls the move a significant political realignment ahead of the next presidential election, and says it strengthens Muizzu's alliance as the PNC prepares for 2028.¹

On 1 October 2025, MV+ reported that the party had decided to work with other parties to press Muizzu to address alleged breaches of the constitutional system, economic problems and citizens' rights. In a statement, the party said the constitutional system had broken down and the economy had worsened under the government's policies.³

On 10 November 2026, four days before the council's decision, the party called on the government to halt real estate projects that could give foreigners long-term residency. It warned of consequences for religious unity, national security and culture, and said foreign real estate investment should be limited to holiday homes.² MV+ says the statement came amid debate over the Ras Malé project, where it says the government has agreed to lease 500 hectares of reclaimed land to Eagle Hills.²

In January 2026, Sheikh Mohamed Shifan was elected party president, replacing Imran Abdulla.⁴

The Standard Maldives' report of the decision does not mention Ras Malé, Eagle Hills or foreign residency.¹ The same outlet reported on 13 November that Imran Abdulla, a former Adhaalath Party president, led the campaign against the Ras Malé project.⁵

The listed sources do not say how the council's decision relates to the party's 10 November statement or to that campaign.

• Whether the formal coalition agreement is signed, and what it says.¹
• What posts or roles, if any, the party would receive. The sources do not say.
• Whether the PNC has responded. The listed sources contain no PNC statement.
• Whether other outlets confirm the decision and add detail.