The Independent Commission for the Review and Implementation of the Constitution reminds the Government that on October 14, the provisions separating Members of Parliament and Ministers will be implemented
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Mogadishu, October 7, 2026: The Independent Commission for the Review and Implementation of the Constitution (ICRIC) has issued a press release regarding the implementation of some provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia of 2026.
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Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – Somalia is moving towards a new system that prohibits a single official from holding both the positions of minister and member of parliament after amendments were made to the constitutional provision that allowed this.
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The Independent Commission for the Review and Implementation of the Constitution (GMDHD) announced that certain constitutional provisions will be implemented starting October 14, 2026.
Attributed to: Guddiga Madaxabannaan ee Dib-u-eegista iyo Hirgelinta Dastuurka
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Goobjoog Somali
The Independent Commission for the Review and Implementation of the Constitution (GMDHD) announced that certain constitutional provisions will be implemented starting October 14, 2026.
Attributed to: Guddiga Madaxabannaan ee Dib-u-eegista iyo Hirgelinta Dastuurka
Event date: 2026-10-14
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Goobjoog Somali
The Chairman of GMDHD, Avv. Burhaan Aadan Cumar, stated that the six-month period for aligning administrative actions with the new Constitution ends on October 14, 2026.
Attributed to: Avv. Burhaan Aadan Cumar
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Goobjoog Somali
Starting October 14, 2026, a member of parliament who becomes a minister will lose their membership in the Council of Ministers.
Attributed to: Guddiga Madaxabannaan ee Dib-u-eegista iyo Hirgelinta Dastuurka
Event date: 2026-10-14
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Goobjoog Somali
The implementation of these provisions is described as a constitutional obligation.
Attributed to: Guddiga Madaxabannaan ee Dib-u-eegista iyo Hirgelinta Dastuurka
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Caasimada Online
Somalia is transitioning to a new system that prohibits a single official from holding both ministerial and parliamentary positions.
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Caasimada Online
The constitutional amendment removing the provision allowing a member of parliament to also be a minister has been enacted.
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Caasimada Online
The deadline for officials to choose between the two positions is set for October 14, 2026.
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Caasimada Online
Officials holding ministerial positions will lose their parliamentary membership if they wish to retain their government role.
Attributed to: Avv. Burhaan Aadan Cumar
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Most recent report · 7 October 2026 16:40 UTC
Officials of the Federal Government ordered to vacate the positions of minister or member of parliament
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7 October 2026 · 14:45–16:40 UTC
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Officials of the Federal Government ordered to vacate the positions of minister or member of parliament
Officials of the Federal Government ordered to vacate the positions of minister or member of par…
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The Independent Commission for the Review and Implementation of the Constitution reminds the Government that on October 14, the provisions separating Members of Parliament and Ministers will be implemented
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