Following accusations of one another, the semi-autonomous cabinet ministers of the State of Jubaland in Kismayo have today derecognized the Federal Government of Somalia in Mogadishu.
In a press release issued today, the southern state of Jubaland accused Somalia’s Federal Government of “citing violations of constitutional boundaries and making decisions without consulting member states.”
The press statement has emphasized the need for unity and urged the “Somali populace to prioritize peace, collaboration, and constitutional adherence to ensure political stability.”
The tension between Kismayo and Mogadishu came right after Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe was re-elected for a third term as president of the southern state of Jubaland on Monday, which is not recognized by the federal government of Somalia, APA reported.
Madobe has been in power since 2012 and now his third term is taken as “illegal” by the cental government, and thus a regional court issued an arrest warrant for him on Wednesday.
Somalia has accused Madobe of treason and revealing classified information to foreign entities, Africa News reported.
Abdullahi Aden Kulane, Member of the Federal Parliament of Somalia accused Madobe’s legacy of founding Al-Shabaab, destructively leading Jubaland for 15 years, and turning Jubaland into a hub of terrorism in his post on X.
Hundreds of protesters reportedly took to the streets in Kismayo today against President of Somalia, Hassen Sheikh Mohamud, “accusing him of deploying soldiers to destabilize Jubaland.”
The protesters also showed support for Madobe’s re-election during their rally in the city.
