Mogadishu (Dawan Africa) – Somalia’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hassan Macallin, has ruled out any possibility that the Federal Government will revisit its recent agreement with a faction of the National Salvation Forum (NSF) or make additional concessions on issues opposed by the Forum members who refused to sign the deal.
In an interview with Dawan on Monday, Minister Hassan said the government had already made all possible compromises during negotiations and that no further concessions would be considered.
“During the negotiations, the government gave everything it could. There is no other space left for concessions. What remains now is for the government to deliver one-person, one-vote elections, which is its responsibility,” he said.
The minister emphasized that the NSF talks were thorough, involving joint committees from both the government and the Forum deliberating on disputed points. He noted that the agreement was signed by those ready to commit and represent the people, while others chose not to endorse the document.
“The only setback was that some of their colleagues refused to follow through and did not sign the agreement,” Minister Hassan added.
He stressed that while dialogue remains possible, the opposition is fully aware that the government’s position is final and irreversible.
“They know exactly where we stand; our position is firm. There is no alternative path and no retreat from this point,” he said.
The minister also highlighted the reopening of political party registration as a sign that Somalia is entering a new phase of political competition and that the government is ready for the electoral process.
The remarks effectively dismiss the possibility of a new agreement with the NSF members who refused to sign, as they continue to reject constitutional amendments and the government’s proposed electoral model.
