In Somalia, opposition claims president violated constitution in appointment of electoral commission

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has yet again been accused of mutilation of constitutional orders in the Horn of Africa nation, potentially pitting yet another political tussle in the country, which is struggling with instability. The coalition of opposition parties and civil society groups said Hassan Sheikh had overstretched constitutional limits, adding that his outright disrespect for constitutional order could plunge the country into chaos and disorder. They added that Mohamud has sidelined the federal structure, disregarding the provisions meant to safeguard national unity and governmental accountability. These violations have threatened national unity and sovereignty. “The president has turned the constitutional framework into a mere formality,” the statement read. “His actions violate Article 1, Clause 3, which guarantees Somalia’s unity and sovereignty, and Article 3, Clause 3, which mandates national cohesion.” Opposition leaders stated that the appointment process ignored constitutional guidelines outlined in Articles 111E and 111G regarding the appointment of the electoral commission, which they add lacks a legal framework and backup.
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