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Aisha
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އައިޝާ
Based onMohamed Muizzu
Release date
  • 28 March 2026 (2026-03-28)
Running time
30:10
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Aisha (Dhivehi: އައިޝާ) is a 2026 Maldivian documentary film produced and released by Adhadhu. The documentary examines allegations of an affair involving Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu and a woman identified under the pseudonym "Aisha".[1]

Synopsis

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The documentary examines allegations of an extramarital relationship between Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu and a former aide.[2] The woman featured in the film is identified under the pseudonym "Aisha", with the documentary also stating that her identity was obscured using artificial intelligence techniques.

According to the film, the woman claims that her first contact with Muizzu occurred through political work associated with the People's National Congress (PNC), before she was later employed at the President’s Office.[3]

The documentary presents allegations regarding the nature of the relationship, including claims of financial support and private communications between the two via messaging applications such as Signal. The President’s Office has denied the allegations.[4][5]

Description

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The documentary examines allegations concerning an extramarital relationship between Aisha and Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu.

According to the film, Aisha first contacted the president in December 2024 seeking employment, citing prior association through political work with the People's National Congress (PNC). Following a meeting, she was later employed at the President’s Office as an Executive Administrator.

Aisha alleges that she subsequently entered into a sexual relationship with the president within his office.[6] She also claims that she received financial support, including monthly payments of MVR 50,000 and, on one occasion, MVR 70,000, which she states were facilitated through the president’s personal secretary, Hassan.[7]

The documentary further presents allegations that Muizzu communicated with Aisha frequently between January and April 2025 via the encrypted messaging application Signal, including repeated calls and messages outside working hours.

According to Aisha, the relationship was not professional from its outset and was sexual in nature from an early stage. She also alleges that Muizzu promised to marry her as a second wife and provide support for her child.

According to Aisha, she was later transferred to Ministry of Social and Family Development and later to the Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development following the discovery of the relationship by Muizzu's wife Sajidha Mohamed.[8]

Reception

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Death threats were made against Adhadhu CEO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa and journalist Mohamed Shahuzan following the release of the documentary.[9] The pair stated that they plan to file a police complaint over the death threat.[9]

Government response

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When asked for comment, the President's Office's Spokesperson Heena Waleed denied the allegations, stating that the allegations are "baseless and blatant lies".[7]

A complaint was filed by Adhadhu to the Maldives Police Service to verify the claims told in the documentary.[10]

The Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission announced that it would be investigating the documentary and formally notified Adhadhu.[11] On 27 April 2026, President Mohamed Muizzu denied all allegations about the documentary.[12] Shortly after, the Maldives Police Service raided Adhadhu's office under a court order and seized many electronics.[13][14] The court warrant accused Adhadhu and its staff of qazf – the criminal charge of falsely accusing someone of unlawful sexual intercourse – which they deny.[13]

A wave of backlash was met against the police and the government following the raid with Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President Abdulla Shahid condemning the raid into the office and describing it as an attack into press freedom along with former MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail.[15] Former presidents Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Abdulla Yameen expressed concern about the police's actions with the latter saying that Muizzu should reform his administration.[15]

Defending the police's actions, Homeland Minister Ali Ihusaan said that the police has a right to investigate false claims of zina against the President.[16] Many of the ministers in Muizzu's cabinet tweeted on X in support of him.[13] Former Chief Justice of the Maldives Ahmed Abdulla Didi alleged that Homeland Minister was influencing the investigation into the documentary, which he denied.[17]

Adhadhu's CEO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa and Editor Hassan Mohamed had their passports seized in connection with the investigation into the documentary.[18] A travel ban was also issued on Aishath Eesha Ashraf as she was accused of being part of the production of the documentary.[19]

The Committee to Protect Journalists called on the Maldivian government to return seized equipment and to lift travel bans on all Adhadhu staff.[20] The International Federation of Journalists and the Maldives Journalists Association echoed similar concerns and condemened the actions taken by the government.[21] The British Ambassador to the Maldives Nick Low expressed concern and that such actions are inconsistent with the Maldives has placed in upholding Commonwealth standards.[22] An emergency motion was submitted by MDP Galolhu South MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem seeking an investigation into the police raid into the Adhadhu office but the motion was denied.[23]

On 29 April 2026, Adhadhu Editor Hassan Mohamed along with CEO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa had been summoned to police and questioned over the documentary, with the summons chit saying that Qazf was committed.[24] The police had also presented five charges against the pair, with both of them being charged with vicarious liability and complicity (Section 30 of the Penal Code), vicarious liability and complicity (Section 30(a)(2) of the Penal Code), defamation (Qazf), dolicitation to commit an offense, and conspiracy to commit an offense.[25][26]

On 30 April 2026, The President's Office's spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef revealed that the Police initiated the criminal investigation into Adhadhu at the direction of the Prosecutor General's Office.[27]

The International Press Institute and Transparency Maldives condemned the raid into Adhadhu's office and the latter called for the withdrawal of criminal charges against the journalists.[28][29]

On 10 May, the Criminal Court charged Moosa and Mohamed with Qazf and issued a gag order to restrict the circulation of the documentary until the case is concluded.[30] The court had also decided to hold the trial under a closed door trial to uphold community moral standards.[31]

On 11 May, Adhadhu journalist Mohamed Shahzan, was removed from the President's Office after he asked a question to Muizzu about the documentary, in violation of the gag order.[32] The Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission later barred Adhadhu journalists from attending government press offices for the duration of the legal proceedings.[33]

On 12 May, Adhadhu journalist Leevan Ali Nasir was jailed for contempt of court for writing about the court order to prohibiting discussion of the "Aisha" documentary.[34] Adhadhu journalist Mohamed Shahzan was also jailed for questioning Muizzu about his relations with the woman.[35]

The Maldives Journalists Association expressed solidarity with Nasir and Shahzan and called on the Muizzu government to end attacks on free press.[36] The Committee to Protect Journalists called on the government to end criminal proceedings against Adhadhu.[37] Transparency Maldives called for their immediate release and raised concern regarding due process and constitutional protections.[38] Former presidents Mohamed Nasheed, Abdulla Yameen, and Ibrahim Mohamed Solih raised concerns and called for the release of the journalists.[39][40][41] Former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairperson Fayyaz Ismail called for people to not obey the court order and MDP President Abdulla Shahid called for release of them.[42][43]

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References

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  1. ↑ "Muizzu accused of having extramarital affair with President's Office employee". 29 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ "Woman in Adhadhu Documentary Claims Romantic Relationship with President Muizzu". MV+. 29 March 2026. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
  3. ↑ Rifau, Adam (14 April 2026). "The Mad King: A Presidency Unraveling in Fear and Defeat".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ "Woman in Adhadhu Documentary Claims Romantic Relationship with President Muizzu". MV+. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "President Denies Allegations of Relationship with President's Office Employee". MV+. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "ރައީސް މުއިއްޒާއި "އައިޝާ"ގެ ސިއްރު ގުޅުން: ރައީސް އޮފީހުގެ ސޯފާ މަތީގައި ހިންގި ޖިންސީ ގުޅުންތަކާއި، ނުފޫޒާއި ފައިސާގެ ބޮޑު ފަޟީހަތް" [President Muizzu and "Aisha"'s secret relationship: Sex on the President's office couch, influence, and money]. Times (in Divehi). 28 March 2026. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
  7. 1 2 "Muizzu accused of having extramarital affair with President's Office employee". Adhadhu. 29 March 2026. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
  8. ↑ "President removes Esha from Higher Education Ministry post | Atoll Times". atolltimes.mv. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Death threats to Adhadhu CEO Fiyaz and journalist Shahuzan". Adhadhu. 29 March 2026. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
  10. ↑ "Complaint Filed with Police to Verify Claims in 'Aisha' Documentary". Viraasee. 14 April 2026. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
  11. ↑ "Control Commission investigates Adhadhu documentary". Adhadhu. 14 April 2026. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  12. ↑ Thaufeeq, Shazma (28 April 2026). "Vice President calls for journalists to be responsible". The Edition. Retrieved 29 April 2026. During a press conference held yesterday, when asked about the documentary, President Muizzu denied all accusations made in it.
  13. 1 2 3 Moosa, Hassan; Hameed, Shafaa (28 April 2026). "Inside the Adhadhu raid: qazf, seizures, and a state closing ranks". Maldives Independent. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  14. ↑ Thaufeeq, Shazma (27 April 2026). "Police enter "Adhadhu" office over documentary issue". The Edition. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
  15. 1 2 ""Direct assault on press freedom": Backlash over Adhadhu raid". Adhadhu. 27 April 2026. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  16. ↑ Shahid, Malika (28 April 2026). "Media can be searched in qazf cases: Ihusaan". The Edition. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  17. ↑ "Home minister denies influencing 'any investigation' after he is accused of interfering in 'Aisha' probe". Sun. 30 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  18. ↑ Mohamed, Mariyath (28 April 2026). "Adhadhu CEO Fiyaz and Editor Hassan's passports seized". The Edition. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  19. ↑ Mohamed, Mariyath (28 April 2026). "Travel ban issued for woman linked to Adhadhu documentary". The Edition. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  20. ↑ "Maldives police raid Adhadhu newsroom, travel bans imposed on editor and CEO". Committee to Protect Journalists. 28 April 2026. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  21. ↑ "Maldives: Police raid Maldivian news outlet, slap travel bans on journalists". International Federation of Journalists. 29 April 2026. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  22. ↑ Thaufeeq, Shazma (28 April 2026). "UK Ambassador and CPJ critisize Adhadhu raid and travel bans on journalists". The Edition. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  23. ↑ Shahid, Malika (28 April 2026). "Emergency motion on Adhadhu raid rejected by Parliament". The Edition. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  24. ↑ Mohamed, Mariyath (29 April 2026). "Adhadhu editor stays silent when questioned on 'Aisha' documentary". The Edition. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  25. ↑ "Five criminal allegations against Adhadhu CEO Fiyaz over documentary". Adhadhu. 29 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  26. ↑ "Adhadhu Editor Hassan faces five criminal charges". Adhadhu. 29 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  27. ↑ "PG ordered police investigation into Adhadhu documentary, says govt spokesperson". Adhadhu. 30 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  28. ↑ "Action against Adhadhu as retaliation: IPI". Adhadhu. 30 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  29. ↑ "Press Statement: Concerns Over Restrictions on Freedom of Media, Expression and Assembly Amid Ongoing Political Protests". Transparency Maldives. 29 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  30. ↑ Azeez, Azhaar Abdul (10 May 2026). "Criminal Court orders documentary withheld and bars any statements on case or victim". Sun. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
  31. ↑ "Maldives' journalists to face secret trial in documentary case linked to Muizzu". Adhadhu. 10 May 2026. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
  32. ↑ "Adhadhu Journalist Removed from President's Office Over Alleged Court Order Breach". MV+. 11 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  33. ↑ "MMBC Bars 'Adhadhu' Journalists from PO Press Conferences for Duration of Ongoing Qazf Case". MV+. 12 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  34. ↑ "Journalist Leevan jailed without opportunity to present defense over article". Adhadhu. 12 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  35. ↑ "Journalist Shahzan jailed without allowing defence". Adhadhu. 12 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  36. ↑ "MJA Expresses Solidarity with Adhadhu Journalists Facing 'Qazf' Charges". MV+. 13 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  37. ↑ "Maldives jails 2 journalists over documentary about President Muizzu". Committee to Protect Journalists. 12 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  38. ↑ "Transparency Maldives condemns prison sentences for journalists amid concerns over fair trial rights". Adhadhu. 12 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  39. ↑ "Nasheed Raises Concerns Over Arrest of Journalists". MV+. 13 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  40. ↑ "Yameen calls for journalists' immediate release". Adhadhu. 13 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  41. ↑ "Solih slams press crackdown as "shameful" following detention of journalists". Adhadhu. 12 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  42. ↑ "Fayyaz calls on citizens to protest and defy unconstitutional decisions". Adhadhu. 12 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  43. ↑ "Journalists must never be jailed for doing their jobs, release them immediately: Shahid". Adhadhu. 12 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
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