Saturday 28 Feb 2026 {HMC} Somalia’s opposition-aligned Somali Future Council has announced it will convene a high-level meeting on April 10 to discuss measures to save Somalia’s statehood, following the collapse of negotiations with the federal government.
The announcement was made in a statement issued after a conference in Mogadishu attended by members of the Federal Parliament, political figures and representatives from various sectors of society.
In its communiqué, the Council said documents and legal analysis presented at the conference indicated that the ongoing constitutional review process was inconsistent with Article 134 of the Provisional Constitution, which outlines procedures for constitutional amendments.
The Council accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the Speakers of both houses of Parliament of violating constitutional provisions and parliamentary rules of procedure. It also alleged that more than 50 members of parliament were unlawfully barred from attending parliamentary sessions because of their stance on the reform process.
The opposition group further raised concerns about delays in state-level legislatures and uncertainty surrounding upcoming regional elections, arguing that these issues threaten a peaceful political transition.
The Council called for the prompt holding of state legislature elections in accordance with state constitutions and the federal principles of separation of powers.
The latest development follows last week’s breakdown in talks between the federal government and the Future Council, with both sides accusing each other of causing the collapse. The mandates of both houses of Parliament are set to expire on April 14, intensifying political pressure.
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, a member of the Future Council, used the conference to call for the National Consultative Council, comprising federal and regional state leaders to take responsibility for organizing a negotiated electoral process.
President Deni argued that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whose term is nearing its end, is not prepared to steer the country toward a consensus-based election. He accused the president of pursuing actions that risk further deadlock and urged regional leaders to intervene to prevent a constitutional vacuum.
Source Hiiraan Online
