Observing lack of unitary character, moving towards federal system: Local Gov Ministry

Maldives is showing signs of a lack in unitary character, and is moving towards a federal system, said the Ministry of Cities, Local Government and Public Works today.

Speaking at the Parliament's Committee on Decentralisation, the Ministry's State Minister Mohamed Mahir said that governing the country has been divided among governments, which has led to the characteristics of a unitary state being diminished. Because of this, the current system suggests the country is moving towards a federal government, he said.