Ibrahim Ali Didi | |
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| 7th Prime Minister of the Maldives | |
| In office 11 March 1954 – 11 December 1957 | |
| Monarch | Mohamed Fareed I |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Amin Didi |
| Succeeded by | Ibrahim Nasir |
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| Born | June 11, 1889 Eggamuge, Fura Malé, Sultanate of the Maldive Islands |
| Died | January 10, 1975 (aged 85) Eggamuge, Malé, Maldives |
| Spouses | Princess Gulistan Imaduddine Aminiath Mohamed Didi[a] |
| Children | 4 |
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Ibrahim Ali Didi (Ibrahim Fāmudhēri Kilegefān; 11 June 1889 – 10 January 1975) was a Maldivian statesman, diplomat and politician who served as Prime Minister of the Maldive Islands from 1954 until his resignation on 11 December 1957. He also served as Speaker of the People's Majlis from 1944 to 1945 and Ambassador of Ceylon.
Ibrahim Ali Didi, later known by his title, Ibrahim Fāmudhēri Kilegefān was born and raised in Fura Malé. commonly known as Eggamugē Ibrahim Fāmudhēri Kilegefān or Tuttu Ali Didi ge Seedi, was son of Ali Didi (Tuttu Ali Didi) and his wife, Sitti of Velidugē. He served several ministerial positions, Minister of Endowments, Minister of Health, Minister of Interior, Minister of Education and Minister of Finance.
Kilegefān's tenure as prime minister stands out as one of the most remarkable in Maldivian history. He was appointed as prime minister by His Majesty, King Muhammad Fareedul Awwal. During his premiership, he kept close relations with the British and during the first month of his premirship, the British empire and Kilegefān signed a agreement to give Gan in Addu Atoll to british for 100 years. His cabinet minister, Ibrahim Nasir was against him and started an anti campaign. Following this, a committee was established by royal decree to investigate the affairs of Prime Minister Kilegefān's administration. After thorough examination, the committee recommended that the king request Prime Minister Kilegefān to resign for health reasons. Upon Kilegefān's resignation on December 11, 1957, Nasir was appointed as the new prime minister. Subsequently, under Nasir's leadership, the Maldive Islands gained independence.
When he resigned as prime minister upon the recommendation of the sultan, it began to end his political life. Although he faced significant issues during his political life, he completed several ministerial and political positions. Kilegefān married 5 women and had four children, first child, Fathimath Ibrahim Didi with Princess Gulistan Imaduddine, daughter of King Muhammad Imaduddine VI. the 3 other childrens, Jameela Ibrahim Didi, Princess Aishath Ibrahim Didi (Maandoogey Titti Goma) and Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi was born to other of his wives. Kilegefan was awarded the Fāmudhēri Kilegefān title, the then–highest title in the Maldive Islands on 22 April 1946.
He was a Descendant from the Maldivian political family, Eggamuge.
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