MOGADISHU, Somalia – Greater than 100 Somali lawmakers on Thursday collectively referred to as for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to step down, accusing him of constitutional violations and failed management amid mounting nationwide crises.
In an announcement signed by 103 members from each homes of Somalia’s federal parliament, the lawmakers accused the president of “intentionally violating the structure” and failing to satisfy his constitutional tasks, because the nation grapples with extreme safety, financial, and humanitarian challenges.
The lawmakers additionally cited President Mohamud’s failure to honor a dedication made on March 29, 2025, to convene a nationwide dialogue amongst political and conventional leaders. As a substitute, they stated, he pursued divisive insurance policies which have additional polarized Somali society.
They additional alleged that the president had undermined the independence of presidency establishments and engaged in widespread abuse of energy, corruption, and mismanagement. These actions, they claimed, have deepened political divisions and led to systemic injustice.
In accordance with the assertion, a number of secret agreements have been signed within the title of the federal authorities with out the data or consent of parliament or the Somali public.
The lawmakers additionally accused Mohamud of constantly breaching the structure, warning that such violations might warrant impeachment. They stated the president had intentionally dismantled the Nationwide Consultative Council and exerted political stress on federal member states, notably Puntland and Jubbaland.
The presidency has but to answer the allegations.
