Subject: Somali Mps Move To Table Motion Against Speaker Sheikh Aden Madoobe

A group of Somali lawmakers announced Sunday that they are preparing to table a motion against the Speaker of the House of the People, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), accusing him of obstructing the continuation of the parliament’s sixth session.

Speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu, Member of Parliament Saadaq Abdullahi stated that the motion has been signed by more than 100 lawmakers, in accordance with Article 65, Paragraph 4 of the Transitional Constitution.

The MPs accused Speaker Madoobe of violating the country’s Constitution and the bylaws governing the House of the People. They criticized him for failing to convene parliamentary sessions despite the sixth session being officially open for the past three months.

“Sheikh Aden Madoobe closed the House after learning that efforts were underway to move against him, resulting in the suspension of all parliamentary sessions,” the lawmakers claimed.

The MPs urged the Speaker to immediately reopen the House so that members can resume their legislative duties, noting that the House has been inactive for more than two weeks.

However, the media has not independently verified the claim that over 100 lawmakers have signed the motion.

Hassan Abdulle writes from Stadthagen, Germany