Ali Maniku

Ali Umar Maniku, (; –19 December 2015 ), popularly known as Koli Ali Maniku was a Maldivian civil servant, cabinet minister and Vice President of the Maldives.

Early life Maniku was sent to Colombo with the assistance of prime minister Mohamed Amin Didi when he was nine years old for a treatment. He later stayed in Colombo and was educated at Sosun Villa. During his time studying, he shared dorms with Ibrahim Nasir.

Maniku was appointed as one of the Vice Presidents in the administration of former President Ibrahim Nasir appointed by Nasir after the arrest of former prime minister Ahmed Zaki and following a constitutional revision. to May 1977. He also held other cabinet positions such as Minister of Tourism and Trade in 1970s.

In 1979, Maniku received the Public Service Award for his contributions to the Maldivian economy.

In 1982, Maniku received the Public Service Award for his contributions to the Maldivian community.

Maniku received Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin in 2008.

Maniku wrote a narration of his 50 years of experience in both Dhivehi and English. Home Minister Umar Naseer was appointed as the special representative of the President.