Additional security forces have been deployed around the residence of Galmudug State Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nur Gacal in Dhusamareb as preparations get underway for the opening of a new parliamentary session, according to sources in the regional capital.
The security deployment comes amid growing political tensions within Galmudug, with reports suggesting that Speaker Gacal is seeking to introduce a motion against the administration of President Ahmed Abdi Kariye (Qoorqoor).
If formally presented, the motion could pave the way for lawmakers to debate the government’s performance and potentially consider a vote of confidence.
Sources familiar with the developments say the move has heightened political uncertainty in the state, where relations between key political figures have become increasingly strained in recent weeks.
The tensions coincide with a major legal and political development after Somalia’s Supreme Court recently annulled the results of Galmudug’s one-person-one-vote election and ordered that the election be rerun.
The ruling has triggered fresh debate over the electoral process in the state and created a new layer of political uncertainty for the Galmudug administration.
Analysts say the court’s decision could have far-reaching implications for the future of local elections in Galmudug and may influence broader discussions about electoral reforms and democratic processes across Somalia’s federal member states.
Speaker Mohamed Nur Gacal has previously expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which the election was conducted.
During a recent visit to Mogadishu, he publicly questioned both the electoral process and the role played by the Federal Government of Somalia in overseeing the vote.
His remarks were viewed by many observers as a sign of widening divisions within Galmudug’s political leadership and increasing disagreement over the state’s governance and electoral direction.
The latest developments come at a sensitive moment for Galmudug, which plays a key role in Somalia’s political and security landscape.
The state has been an important partner in ongoing military operations against Al-Shabaab in central Somalia, making political stability within its institutions a matter of national significance.
Neither the Galmudug administration nor the office of the parliament speaker has issued an official statement regarding the reported motion or the reasons behind the increased security presence around Gacal’s residence.
However, political observers are closely watching the reopening of parliament, which could become a focal point for debates over the future of the regional government and the implementation of the Supreme Court’s ruling.