Ali Ashfaq (Dhagandey), the renowned footballer and former captain of the Maldives National Football Team, has recently been appointed as the Director General of Muraidhooge, the official residence of the Speaker of Parliament. This appointment follows the earlier designation of popular journalist Mundoo Adam Haleem as the Chief of Staff for the residence.

The public response has been predominantly critical, highlighting growing concerns about the increasing number of political appointments within the government. Reports indicate that several political appointees have remained inactive, merely signing in and out without any defined responsibilities for the past nine months. Amidst the Maldives' ongoing economic challenges, citizens are questioning the government's spending practices, especially regarding what they perceive as unnecessary appointments that do not yield tangible benefits.

This situation raises important discussions around governance efficiency and accountability, particularly during a period when economic stability is a pressing concern for many citizens in the Maldives. It emphasizes the need for transparency in government operations and the rationale behind public sector appointments in times of economic strain.