Saturday September 6, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — Federal lawmakers aligned with opposition
groups accused the speaker of Somalia’s lower house on Saturday of violating
the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure, saying his leadership has weakened
Parliament and subordinated it to the presidency.
In a statement, the MPs criticized Speaker Sheikh Adan
Mohamed Nur “Madoobe” for what they called repeated postponements of
parliamentary sessions without legal justification. They argued the delays have
rendered the House of the People inactive for weeks at a time, undermining its
role as an independent branch of government.
“The last two sessions of the House of the People not being
able to work for less than a month shows the extent of the decline in the
parliamentary process and its role as a representative of the people,” the
lawmakers said.
They described the practice as unprecedented in Somalia’s
political history, warning that it risks turning Parliament into a subordinate
arm of the executive branch.
The MPs pledged to defend the Constitution, safeguard the
interests of Somali citizens, and prevent the erosion of legislative authority.
They urged fellow lawmakers, the public, and international partners to monitor
developments closely and push for the restoration of Parliament’s independence.
Speaker Madoobe and his deputies did not immediately respond
to the accusations.