The ousted chairman of the Supreme Court has stated that he has been threatened

Mogadishu, Somalia – The ousted chairman of the Supreme Court of the country has stated that he and other members of the judiciary have received threats and intimidation, asserting that these matters will not prevent them from fulfilling their duties regarding the protection of justice.

The chairman stated that the threats directed at them will not silence them, and they will not accept being forced to comply with what he described as illegality.

“Threats, intimidation, and coercion cannot prevent us from fulfilling our duties to protect justice. The threats to our lives will not silence us, and we cannot be forced to comply with illegality. We stand firmly in defense of the independence of the judiciary, the Constitution, and human rights,” he said.

He also emphasized that no one is above the law, noting that the Constitution and the rule of law must prevail over any power that is used unlawfully.

“There is no one above the law. The Constitution must prevail over any power that is used unlawfully, and the rule of law must triumph over the judgment of an individual,” he added.

Finally, he stated that their decision is unchanging, and they will continue to uphold their oath and fulfill their duties, serving justice without fear or bias.