Somali Cabinet declares Jubaland elections illegal, calls for lawsuit against Ahmed Madobe
The Somali Council of Ministers held an extraordinary meeting last night to discuss the situation in Jubaland State and the parliamentary and presidential elections that led to the re-election of the state president, Ahmed Mohamed Islam “Madobe” for a third presidential term.The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, took decisions, considering the selection of Jubaland parliament members and the election of Ahmed Madobe illegal and in violation of Law 24 issued in March 2024. The Council of Ministers declared all actions related to the elections in Jubaland illegal, including the appointment of the electoral commission, noting that this was not in line with the country's legal framework.
The Cabinet has directed the Attorney General to immediately file a case before the Supreme Court of Somalia. The legal action, as reported in state media, aims to address the illegal activities orchestrated by the former Jubaland leader and reinforce the government’s commitment to justice and constitutional rule.
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre stressed the importance of adhering to the legal and constitutional provisions that govern the nation, saying: “Our commitment to the rule of law is firm.” He added that “the measures taken reflect our determination to uphold democratic principles and ensure that all electoral processes are conducted in accordance with the law.”
The extraordinary meeting of the Somali Council of Ministers and the decisions issued by it came in response to the re-election of President Ahmed Madobe in Kismayo for a third presidential term amid a dispute between the regional government and the federal government regarding those elections.
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