The Minister of Health Survives the No-Confidence Motion

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Minister of Health of Somalia, Mr. Ali Haji Aden, has today survived a motion of no confidence that was presented to the House of the People, which was put to a show of hands.

The motion that sparked a strong debate was signed by at least 20 members of parliament, who accused the minister of serious allegations. However, Ali Haji Aden ultimately escaped being removed from office.

After a vote within the assembly, 89 members of parliament opposed the motion, rejecting the removal of Minister Ali Haji, who was questioned by the members today.

On the other hand, 50 members approved the motion, while 5 remained silent, as announced by the Speaker of the House of the People, Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur (Jama).

The Speaker also instructed the minister to continue his work, as he received the confidence vote from the Federal Parliament of Somalia.

“Since the minister received the confidence vote from the members of parliament, he is instructed to continue his duties, in accordance with Article 119 of the country's constitution,” said Jama.

After that, the Minister of Health of Somalia thanked the members of the House of the People, promising to strengthen his work, especially in improving the country's health services.

“I would like to thank the honorable Members of the House of the People of the Federal Republic of Somalia for their continuous efforts and support in advancing the health services of the country. We are always ready to further strengthen the cooperation and partnership between us, so that we can continue the efforts and important activities aimed at improving the health system, and ensuring that the Somali people have access to quality, reliable, and equitable health services,” said Minister Ali Haji Aden.