Faisal quotes Nasheed following termination

Although formally dismissed as the Minister of Tourism, Ibrahim Faisal has said he will remain undeterred and steadfast.

Faisal, who is the son of Parliament Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla, was terminated from his ministerial position some time on Tuesday morning, though no official comments have been made about the reason for his dismissal.

Following his termination, Faisal had quoted former President Mohamed Nasheed in a post on X, which translates to ‘stay humble during success, and remain steadfast during failure’. The outgoing tourism minister had tagged the former president in his post as well.

While the President’s Office did not provide further comments about Faisal’s removal, it had added that all operations of the Ministry of Tourism will be temporarily handled by the Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed.

Speaking to ‘Sun’ Online, Faisal said he received his letter of termination on Tuesday morning. He further said the letter did not specify the reason for his termination.

As for the prospects of his political career, Faisal said he will make a confirmed decision after discussing with his father.

“God willing, I will continue ahead in my political endeavors even stronger than now, but yes, I am no longer affiliated with the government,” Faisal said.

As the Minister of Tourism, Faisal had worked diligently and honestly, he assured while the same was echoed by his father, Abdul Raheem in a post on X as well.

In his post on X, Abdul Raheem said he was proud of the achievements of his son as the tourism minister, and added Faisal had served his duties with utmost sincerity. Abdul Raheem also acknowledged his son had produced significant and positive results as the minister, which was reflected on the tourism industry.

Abdul Raheem had been the closest political ally and confidante of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu around the formative days of the current government. The Speaker was initially the Special Advisor to the President, which is equivalent to a Chief Minister position.