Strong reaction following the dismissal of the Chief Justice

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – A strong reaction and discussion have arisen following the dismissal last night by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, of the Chairman of the Supreme Court of the country, Dr. Baashe Yusuf Ahmed, appointing Lawyer Ibrahim Iidle Suleymaan to that position.

The president's decision came after he considered complaints from the country's judges, judicial staff, and legal professionals, which related to the need for improving the judicial system, as stated by the Presidency of Somalia.

These complaints highlighted the importance of reviewing the operations of judicial institutions to ensure that Somali citizens receive efficient, fair, and reliable judicial services.

This action comes at a time when the opposition recently submitted a case against the new constitution to the Supreme Court, which was approved by Chairman Baashe Yusuf, followed by his dismissal, which has sparked discussions on social media.

So how has the dismissal of the Chairman of the Supreme Court been reacted to?

Shaafici Ali Salad: “What can be expected from a country without a judiciary when its president appoints a Supreme Court judge?”.

Abdullahi Fiidow: “Chairman Baashe was involved in the case of President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed.”

Mohamed Ali: “The pillar of the judiciary has died for us; can a man appointed by Hassan be independent?”.

Liibaan Omar: “If he is being dismissed, it means he was refusing to accept the election.”

Cumar Xuseen: “No way! Hassan does not want peace, is he removed from office because he accepted the opposition's complaint against the constitution, and has someone been brought to replace him? Where is the country heading?”.