The Opposition Accuses the Government of Using Military Force to Remove the Chief Justice

Mogadishu – The Somali Future Council, which is composed of former leaders of the country and led by former President of Somalia Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has accused the Federal Government of using military force to take over the Supreme Court of the country, while also removing the Chairman of the Supreme Court from his position.

The Council issued a press release strongly condemning what it described as an attack and coup by the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on the Federal Supreme Court, and the pressure they claimed security agencies are exerting on the Chairman of the Supreme Court and the judges who issued the decision numbered MS/DST/1/2026.

The Somali Future Council also welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court numbered MS/DST/1/2026, which, according to the Council, determined that the terms of the Parliament, the President, and the Government have ended, and that elections should be held within 90 days by consensus.

The Council stated that the Supreme Court's decision comes at a time when the country is facing a complex political situation, describing it as an opportunity to resolve political disputes and tensions, and to reach a consensus on elections.

Additionally, the Somali Future Council urged the Somali people to be vigilant regarding the political situation in the country, warning of the dangers they said the country, its people, and the Somali state are facing.

The press release accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of being at the center of the ongoing political conflict, stating that he bears responsibility for any consequences arising from the situation.

On the other hand, the Council has informed the international community that the presidential term ends on May 15, 2026, while the parliamentary term ended on April 14, 2026, as the Council interpreted the Supreme Court's decision.

The Council added that agreements and political decisions made after that period require review, once the rule of law and governance are restored.

These accusations come at a time when the country is experiencing a political dispute related to the terms of government institutions, the electoral process, and the ongoing constitutional issues, with the opposition and the government still having differing views on how to resolve the conflict.