Former Foreign Minister and current President of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Abdulla Shahid has called on the government to provide a permanent solution to Addu City’s ongoing electricity issues before Ramadan.

Shahid expressed concern over the fragile state of essential services, including electricity, water, and sewerage, in Addu City. He criticized the government for failing to take adequate measures to resolve these problems, which have caused significant damage to homes and businesses.

As the second-largest population center in the Maldives after Malé, Addu City requires special attention to address its persistent power outages. Shahid stated that the prolonged nature of the issue suggests a lack of urgency from the authorities. He urged the government to implement a permanent solution before Ramadan to ensure that residents are not deprived of their basic right to electricity during the holy month.

The latest power outages in Addu have been attributed to generator failures, further fueling public frustration. Many residents have taken to social media to voice their concerns, arguing that successive governments have failed to address the city's long-standing electricity crisis.