The Opposition Opposes Hassan's Decision on the Supreme Court, Issues Serious Warning

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The opposition leaders have strongly opposed the dismissal of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Chief Justice, accusing him of interfering with the independence of the judiciary.

The former president of the country, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, speaking on this matter, stated that troops were sent to the Supreme Court to prevent the implementation of the decision that the court opposed to Hassan Sheikh's action, which he said undermines the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law.

While discussing the government's actions, Sharif stated that the dismissal of the Chief Justice and other actions he described as unlawful are evidence that the statehood and the principle of the rule of law are not being fully upheld.

The former president also supported the Supreme Court's decision to annul the amendments to the provisional constitution, stating that the constitutional process for removing judicial leaders was not followed.

He described that action as unlawful and based on personal desire, as he put it.

Sharif also warned that if the interference with government institutions continues, it could cause significant harm to statehood and the enforcement of the law, emphasizing the importance of preserving the independence of the judiciary, which is one of the three main branches of government.

On the other hand, MP Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame, one of the opposition politicians, accused President Hassan Sheikh of putting the country in a worsening political and security situation.

He stated that Somalia is facing consequences arising from government policies, citing the closure of the United Nations office supporting Somalia and the plan for some foreign troops to withdraw from the country.

Abdirahman Abdishakur stated that the troops providing support for the operation in Somalia have been given a one-year timeline to leave the country, which he described as indicative of the decline in international support for Somalia.

He also suggested that an agreement on the elections should be reached within 90 days, citing the need for the country to have a leadership based on legitimacy.

This comes a day after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud unexpectedly removed the Chairman of the Supreme Court, Bashir Yusuf Ahmed, from office.

However, the political tension in the country is escalating as reports emerge that the government is planning to arrest Chairman Bashir after he opposed the removal and the Supreme Court's decision to annul the constitutional amendments.