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Madoobe officially hands over the chairmanship of the House of the People to Sacdiya Yaasiin
Madoobe hands over the chairmanship of the House of the People to Sacdiya. Mogadishu, June 20, 2026 – The former chairman of the House of the People of the Somali Parliament, Mr. Sheikh Aadan Maxamed Nuur (Madoobe), today officially handed over the position to the First Deputy Speaker, Mrs. Sacdiya Yaasiin Xaaji Samatar, who will temporarily hold the position until a new chairman is elected. [...] The post Madoobe

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What happened
- Former Speaker of the Somali Parliament, Sheikh Aadan Maxamed Nuur (Madoobe), officially transferred the position of Speaker to Deputy Speaker Sacdiya Yaasiin Xaaji Samatar in Mogadishu on June 20, 2026.
Key claims
- Madoobe transferred the role to Sacdiya Yaasiin, who will hold the position temporarily until a new speaker is elected.
- Madoobe expressed gratitude to the members of the parliament for their support during his tenure.
- Sacdiya Yaasiin confirmed the parliament's commitment to continue its legislative duties.
- A certificate of honor was awarded to the Director of Administration and Finance, Siciid Maxamed Cadow, for his exemplary work.
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- The article does not provide independent verification of the claims made regarding the transfer of power.
- No response from other political figures or parties regarding this transition is included.
- Details about the process for electing a new speaker are not specified.
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The leadership transition in the Somali Parliament is a significant procedural step that will influence future legislative actions.
What remains unclear
- What specific criteria will be used to elect the new speaker?
- How will the transition impact ongoing legislative activities?
- What are the future plans for the parliament under Sacdiya Yaasiin's temporary leadership?
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The article does not provide enough independently verified detail to assess the specific significance of this event beyond what is reported.
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Madoobe officially hands over the chairmanship of the House of the People to Sacdiya
Mogadishu, June 20, 2026 – The former chairman of the House of the People of the Somali Parliament, Mr. Sheikh Aadan Maxamed Nuur (Madoobe), today officially handed over the position to the First Deputy Speaker, Mrs. Sacdiya Yaasiin Xaaji Samatar, who will temporarily hold the position until a new chairman is elected, after Madoobe was elected President of the South West State.
This handover is of great importance to the constitutional process of the parliament, as the House of the People will continue its legislative and oversight functions until a new chairman is elected. Madoobe handed over to the deputy chairman the general report of the House, the administrative procedures, and the strategic plan.
“I would like to thank the members of the leadership of the House and all the MPs for their cooperation and support during my tenure,” said Madoobe. “The achievements made were the result of collaboration, unity, and efforts demonstrated collectively by all members of the House.”
Mrs. Sacdiya Yaasiin Xaaji Samatar thanked Madoobe for his excellent leadership and praised his efforts in advancing the House. She assured that the leadership of the House will continue to fulfill its constitutional duties while focusing on accelerating legislative activities and representing the Somali people until a new chairman is elected.
The Second Deputy Speaker, Mr. Cabdullaahi Cumar Abshirow, greatly thanked Madoobe for his transparent leadership, noting that he played an important role in accelerating legislative activities, enhancing cooperation in the House, and maintaining the order of the House. Additionally, a certificate of honor was awarded to the Director of Administration and Finance, Mr. Siciid Maxamed Cadow, for his work integrity.
The post Madoobe officially hands over the chairmanship of the House of the People to Sacdiya Yaasiin first appeared on Radio Dalsan .
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