By Zamzam Daqare - Reporter
Somalia (Dawan Africa) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed “Farmaajo” on Saturday warned Somalia’s security forces against carrying out what he described as unconstitutional orders, urging them to protect civilians and preserve stability amid rising political tensions in Mogadishu.
In a statement issued Saturday night, Farmaajo addressed the country’s security agencies directly, saying their primary responsibility is to safeguard the safety and dignity of Somali citizens rather than enforce measures that undermine constitutional rights.
“The duty of security officers is to protect the safety and dignity of the Somali people,” Farmaajo said.
The former president also cautioned security forces against implementing directives that he said contradict Somalia’s constitution and laws.
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“I urge the security forces to exercise caution in carrying out unilateral orders that are inconsistent with the constitution and the laws of the country, which could lead to confrontation, unrest and serious danger to the nation and the reputation of the security institutions,” he said.
Farmaajo also criticized what he described as attempts to suppress ongoing protests in Mogadishu, arguing that the demonstrations are peaceful expressions of public grievances.
“I join the calls made by Somali leaders urging President Hassan Sheikh’s government, whose term is nearing its end, to refrain from any actions aimed at suppressing Somali citizens peacefully expressing the hardships they have experienced under his leadership,” Farmaajo said.
The remarks come as Mogadishu witnesses heightened political mobilization and planned opposition demonstrations linked to disputes over elections and broader political tensions in Somalia.