Ibrahim Iidle Sulaymaan takes over as Somalia's Supreme Court chief
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Shabelle Media Network
Ibrahim Iidle Sulaymaan has officially taken office as president of Somalia's Supreme Court after a handover ceremony with his predecessor, Abdalle Xaaji Maxamed. The new president promises to continue the court's activities and strengthen justice, respect for the law and judicial independence.
Ibrahim Iidle Sulaymaan has officially taken office as president of Somalia's Supreme Court after a handover ceremony with Supreme Court judge Abdalle Xaaji Maxamed. The ceremony was held in Mogadishu, according to Shabelle Media Network.
The new president said the Supreme Court's activities would continue and that efforts to improve the judicial system would be accelerated. He also stressed strengthening justice, respect for the law and protecting the independence of the judiciary, according to Shabelle Media Network. Justice Minister Xasan Macallin, President of the Courts of Appeal Siciid Cali Maxamed and President of the Banaadir Regional Court Saalax Cali Maxamuud attended the ceremony.
The assumption of office comes a day after the new president of Somalia's Supreme Court takes the oath, sworn in on 7 November. It follows the dismissal of the former Supreme Court president by Somali President Xasan Sheekh on 4 November, announced in Somali Supreme Court president dismissed.
