The President of Jubaland, Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed Islam ‘Madobe,’ reshuffled his cabinet on Monday amid calls for elections in this Federal Member State (FMS). In a Presidential decree, Madobe appointed nine ministers, six deputy ministers, and a state minister.
Kismayo, Jubaland, SOMALIA. By Dalmar:
This reshuffle comes after the legal term of Madobe’s Presidency ended in August. Jubaland opposition leaders recently met in Addis Ababa to demand elections and President Madobe’s resignation.
The President of Jubaland made the following appointments in his decree:
- Abdiwahab Ahmed Ismail, Minister of Public Works, Housing and Reconstruction
- Saleban Mohamed Mohamud, Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport
- Masoud Abdullahi Ahmed, Minister of Communications, Posts and Technology
- Ibrahim Hassan Abdi, Minister of Trade and Industry
- Abdifatah Mohamed Mukhtar, Minister of Information, Tourism and Public Guidance
- Abdirashid Abdirahman Aamir, Minister of Sports
- Abdirahman Mohamed Mahmoud, Minister of Relief and Disaster Management
- Ahmed Hassan Omar, Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy
- Abdiwali Hussein Jama, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
- Mahad Sheikh Abdi, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Development
- Adan Ahmed Haji, Deputy Minister of Internal Security
- Abshir Mohamed Abdi, Deputy Minister of Health and Social Welfare
- Mohamed Abdi Salad, Deputy Minister of Transport and Aviation
- Aden Hirsi Ol-ujoog, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry
- Bishar Adan Gedi, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
- Dahir Ali Hassan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Interior, Federal and Diplomatic Affairs
Addis Ababa meeting
On 13 September, the Presidential Union Council Candidates of Jubaland concluded a two-week meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which addressed urgent election and security issues. The gathering culminated with consensus among the participants, with a press release shedding light on crucial election aspects and the potential consequences of failing to address them promptly. The meeting occurred amid growing concerns regarding election postponements and political uncertainty.
One underlying factor contributing to the tension is the lack of consultation between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Federal Member States (FMS) during the National Consultation Forum. This perceived lack of inclusivity has eroded trust among politicians and elected leaders, further complicating the electoral landscape.
