GAROWE (Kaab TV) – Puntland and Jubbaland have separately issued strong statements, reinforcing the declaration made earlier by Somalia’s Opposition Council.
They asserted that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term ends on 15 May 2026 and expressed concern about the direction in which Somalia is heading.
Both Jubbaland and Puntland insisted that only consensus can save Somalia from failure, warning against unilateral decision-making.
They reiterated their earlier position that the constitutional amendments and the appointment of the electoral commission by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud are illegitimate.
Jubbaland Statement
“The Jubaland government believes that the current situation in the country necessitates a national consultation and a serious focus on priority issues, as the Federal Government of Somalia has deviated from all important agendas, especially the fight against terrorism and protecting the unity of the Somali people.
Jubaland welcomes calls from all political parties and the Somali people for a general consultation on the direction of the country.
Likewise, Jubaland fully supports the call issued by the National Salvation Forum regarding the difficult period the country is in today.
It is unfortunate that the Federal Government has failed to provide leadership that unites the Somali people, and is constantly preoccupied with short-term political interests that have further eroded public trust. Therefore, Jubaland believes that the country’s salvation lies in national consensus and genuine leadership that takes responsibility for the future of Somalia.
The Jubaland government calls on the Somali people to stand by the unity and security of the country, and to participate in efforts to build a future led by the people, building trust, unity, and genuine governance.”
Puntland Statement
“The Puntland Government reiterates its concern over the deepening political turmoil in Somalia and the uncertainty surrounding the country’s state-building process. The Puntland Government, while underscoring the need to preserve the unity and solidarity of the Somali nation, has repeatedly called on the leaders of the Federal Government of Somalia to listen to the calls of the country’s political stakeholders, and uphold the interim constitution that elected the President of the Federal Government on May 15, 2022, which is based on a political agreement that was adopted with the approval of voters from various sectors of Somali society in 2012.
Unfortunately, the President of the Federal Federal Government has deliberately ignored these calls, and in a manner inconsistent with the political agreements, the Interim Constitution and other provisions of the agreement, has abused the repeal of the basic provisions of the Interim Constitution, which has plunged the country into political confusion and uncertainty as to the future and unity of Somalia.
The Puntland Government condemns the corrupt policy of the President of the Federal Federal Government to interfere in, divide constitutional institutions, and organizations united to direct the policy of the Federal Government. The practice of interfering and dividing constitutional institutions and political organizations is based on the prejudice and desire for personal interests that Somalia has experienced in the past, and has led to political and security collapse.
The Puntland government supports the press release issued today by the Salvation Forum, and reiterates its call for the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, whose term ends on May 15, 2026, to put the country’s government on the table, listen to the recommendations of the country’s political stakeholders in order to reach a consensus on holding elections for the Houses of Parliament and the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia in accordance with the 2012 Interim Constitution.
Finally, the Puntland Government, in accordance with its Constitution and the Interim Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia (2012), is ready to participate in preventing the institutions of the Federal Government from falling into legal limbo, which could lead to a statelessness in the country. The Puntland Government also calls on the Somali people to unite in the fight against the extremist organizations of ISIS and Al-Shabaab, which pose a threat to the existence and sovereignty of the Somali people.”