One of the MPs of the Federal Parliament taken away by ambulance from Villa Hargeysa

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Speaker of the House of the People of Somalia, Mr. Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur (Jama), speaking about the attendance of the members of parliament, stated that there are members who are suffering from various illnesses, while others who are in good health are absent from the council.

Jama confirmed that this morning one of the female members of parliament who was fulfilling her duties fell ill, and an ambulance was called to take her from the premises to provide her with medical care.

He also promised that they would ensure justice as a leadership, and that they would continue to deduct funds from members who miss the council sessions.

“This morning, a girl was taken here by ambulance, while another member is bedridden at home; we will deduct the money from those who are absent this month, and it will be deducted next month as the law allows us,” said Speaker Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur (Jama).

He further added, “If a girl is receiving $800, the soldier who is receiving $200 will have that deducted, and the member receiving $5000 will also have it deducted; they all come from the same source.”

This discussion has been ongoing for some time and has affected some members of parliament from whom deductions of up to $800 have been made this month.

“$800 has been deducted from the members of parliament, and we have a significant debate about it. We agree on accountability, but the manner in which it was done is wrong,” said Member of Parliament Yusuf Gama’adiid, speaking about the funds deducted from some members of parliament.

This statement comes as the Speaker of the Somali Parliament previously announced that he would take action against the Members of Parliament absent from the sessions of the House of the People, in order to hold them accountable for failing to fulfill their duties, at a time when the country is in a difficult phase.