Jubaland president restricts vice-president’s powers
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Caasimada Online
Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, known as Ahmed Madobe, has reportedly imposed political and administrative restrictions on his vice-president Mahmoud Sayid Aden, amid disagreements over a political agreement and the new Beledxaawo administration. The crisis also concerns the appointment of district officials in the Gedo region, according to Caasimada.
Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, known as Ahmed Madobe, has reportedly ordered administrations to stop implementing directives from his vice-president, Mahmoud Sayid Aden, and to stop recognising decisions or statements issued by his office. Ministers have also reportedly been instructed to avoid any contact or consultation with the vice-president, according to Caasimada Online, which cites informed sources within Jubaland.
The measure reportedly stems from a disagreement over the agreement reached with former security official Abdirashid Hassan Abdinuur, known as Janan, and the creation of a new administration in Beledxaawo, in the Gedo region. Mahmoud Sayid Aden reportedly opposes this arrangement and has allegedly sought to influence the appointment of district administrations, particularly in Beledxaawo, by giving instructions to members of the regional government.
The dispute was also reportedly fuelled by the vice-president’s political contacts with Somalia’s federal government, particularly with the office of Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. Ministers responsible for the Interior and Security are reportedly among the officials accused of maintaining close links with Mahmoud Sayid Aden, according to Caasimada Online.
No official document confirming the imposition of these restrictions has been made public, however, and neither Ahmed Madobe nor Mahmoud Sayid Aden has yet provided details, Caasimada Online reports.
