Sunday May 19, 2024
Mogadishu (HOL) - Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi
Farmaajo has opposed the decisions made at the National Consultative Council
meeting in Mogadishu, describing them as exacerbating political tensions in the
country.
In a statement on Sunday, Farmaajo highlighted that the
absence of the Puntland leader from the meeting indicated a lack of confidence
in the Council. He accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of making decisions
against the federalization and democratization of the country.
"It is unfortunate that the leadership of the country
continues with their own selfish plans, which are exacerbating the political
crisis and undermining the governance and legitimacy of the Federal
Institutions," said Farmaajo.
Farmaajo strongly criticized the election process provisions
from the National Consultative Council meeting, underscoring that the election
process is being diverted from the proper procedure that should involve
transparent elections.
“The suspension of the constitution has caused the loss of
legitimacy and cooperation among government agencies. It was expected that the
meeting would return to the constitutional system that was agreed upon, but it
is unfortunate that the country's leadership continues to carry out perverse
plans that reflect their own interests,” he added.
During their four-day meeting in Mogadishu last week,
federal and Federal Member State leaders endorsed amendments to the first four
chapters of the constitution. They urged parliament to expedite the approval of
the remaining chapters, considering past agreements reached by the National
Consultative Council.
Puntland leader Said Deni did not participate in the meeting
and remains opposed to the constitutional changes. He stated that the meeting
lacked consensus and did not serve the interests of the Somali nation.