Former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s son, Gassan Maumoon, has been appointed state minister at the president’s office today.
Gassan was previously state minister at the ministry of youth and sports. He is president Abdulla Yameen’s nephew.
The reasons for the transfer is unclear.
Gayoom meanwhile denied rumours of a rift between himself and his half-brother this week following claims by the opposition that the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives leader is unhappy with the current administration.
