MOGADISHU (KAAB TV) — Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamsa Abdi Barre, has addressed growing concerns and complaints surrounding government land allocations, assuring the public that all land distributed by the government has undergone proper legal procedures.
Speaking to reporters, Prime Minister Hamsa emphasized that unlike previous administrations—which he claimed had sold public land through questionable practices—the current government ensures that all land transactions adhere strictly to the law.
“The land distributed by this government has gone through a clear and legal process,” the Prime Minister stated.
“In the past, previous administrations sold land without transparency. That is not the case today.”
He further stressed that land owned by individuals or legal entities is protected under the law and cannot be arbitrarily taken.
“No one has the right to violate the property rights of any legal person. If such a violation occurs, the courts are there to address it and hold those responsible accountable,” he explained.
Addressing recent public complaints alleging that private lands were unlawfully seized or redistributed, Prime Minister Hamsa urged those affected to pursue legal recourse.
“To those who are raising concerns—if your claims are valid and supported by evidence, you have the right to seek justice through the courts,” he said. “The judicial system exists to handle such matters. If anyone has been wronged, the government will not hesitate to hold the responsible parties accountable.”
When asked why state media had not reported on instances of land being taken or redistributed, the Prime Minister responded by questioning the expectation of such broadcasts.
“The government provides land to the Somali people through legal means. But let me ask—did previous governments ever advertise when they handed over land? A Somali citizen’s land cannot be taken unlawfully. If it is, there are legal avenues to challenge it,” he noted.
In response to a question about individuals who claim their land was taken, the Prime Minister inquired further: “Where are the individuals who are alleging this? Are they safe? Have they taken their case to court? If they have, the legal process will address it accordingly.”
The Prime Minister’s comments come amid heightened tensions over land rights in Mogadishu and other parts of the country, where disputes over ownership and historical claims have frequently led to legal battles and public unrest.