Lawmakers Push Back Against Presidential Request to Amend Federal Constitution
A major political showdown is unfolding in Somalia after more than 100 members of parliament signed a formal motion seeking to remove the Speaker of the House,
escalating tensions over proposed amendments to the country’s federal constitution.
The move follows the Speaker’s decision to block lawmakers from proceeding with constitutional changes that were
reportedly requested by the President of the Federal Republic.
The decision triggered strong backlash inside parliament, with MPs accusing-
the Speaker of overstepping his authority and obstructing the legislative process.
According to parliamentary procedures, if the motion gains the support of between 51 and 55 percent of the total—
members of parliament, the Speaker can be legally removed from office.
Somalia’s parliament consists of 275 law makers, meaning the threshold for removal would represent a clear majority.
If successful, the vote would lead to the replacement of the current Speaker, whose term is already approaching its final stage.
Political observers say the development reflects deeper divisions between the executive branch and the legislature,
particularly over the pace, scope, and legitimacy of constitutional reforms.
The unfolding dispute is widely seen as a critical test for Somalia’s fragile political balance, with potential implications for
governance, institutional trust, and the broader reform agenda.
More updates are expected as lawmakers continue consultations and mobilization around the motion.
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