The government mocks the opposition: Their capacity does not exceed verbal threats

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Defense of Somalia, Omar Ali Abdi, stated that the opposition has the right to criticize the government, but they cannot take actions that he described as outside the law and statehood.

The Minister, speaking to the media in the city of Dhusamareb, said that the opposition can hold meetings and political debates, however, they do not have the power to physically confront the government.

The Deputy Minister emphasized that the Federal Government is committed to implementing one-person, one-vote elections, citing examples of elections that have taken place in areas of Galmudug and other regional administrations.

He stated that the one-person, one-vote system gives the people the opportunity to directly elect their leaders, rather than continuing with a system where politicians and elders decide who holds the positions.

When asked about the opposition's rejection of the Federal Government's electoral process, Omar Ali Abdi expressed confidence that government agencies will continue with the election plan, while opposition politicians are firmly against the ongoing electoral process.

The Minister, responding to a question about the possibility of the opposition organizing actual actions against the government, stated that their capacity does not extend beyond verbal threats.

Finally, the Deputy Minister reinforced that political issues should be resolved through legal means, warning against using military force or actions outside of statehood in political disputes.