Somalia, 10 October 2025 – Thirty-four (34) members of the Somali Federal Parliament representing constituencies in Jubaland State have issued a strong warning to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing him of attempting to undermine the federal system and destabilize the Jubaland administration.
In a statement issued on Friday, the lawmakers alleged that President Hassan Sheikh has resumed the same “interference and aggression” against Jubaland that characterized his first term in office between 2012 and 2017, including political and military actions that previously led to community displacement, destruction, and loss of life in areas such as Ras Kamboni, Kismayo, Bardhere, Doolow, and Beled-Hawo.
The MPs accused the President of misusing national military resources under the guise of anti–Al-Shabaab operations to pursue political objectives, warning that such actions risk destabilizing peaceful regions and undermine trust in the federal system.
They also cited attempts to create parallel administrations to weaken Jubaland’s legitimate leadership, and fuel clan and regional tensions, as unfortunate for a country pursuing long lasting peace and security.
The lawmakers called on the Federal Government, Federal Member States, and the international community to intervene, urging all Somali stakeholders to resolve political disputes through dialogue and consensus rather than confrontation, and to focus national efforts on uniting against terrorism under inclusive and lawful leadership.
Similar accusations were also made in Jubaland at a cabinet meeting on Thursday chaired by President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe), where the ministers accused the Federal Government of “illegal interventions” in Jubaland’s territories, particularly in Gedo.
They warned that such moves by Mogadishu could “lead to renewed clashes and instability,” calling on the Federal Government to respect the autonomy of Federal Member States and uphold the principles of the constitution.
The cabinet warning comes just days after President Mohamud paid a one-day visit to Kismayo, where he met with President Madobe. Although the talks ended without a formal agreement, both leaders agreed to continue dialogue.
The Gedo region has previously been a flashpoint for tensions and armed clashes between federal forces and Jubaland-aligned troops, underscoring the deep-rooted political friction between the two sides.