Mogadishu, Somalia – Three former Somali presidents have jointly accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration of mismanaging public land and violating constitutional provisions, intensifying the political rifts already straining the capital.
The ex-leaders — Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, and Mohamed Osman Jawari — issued a rare collective statement denouncing what they described as “irregular allocations and disposals” of state-owned property. They argued that the government’s actions undermine both public trust and the constitutional framework guiding land management and governance in Somalia.
According to the former presidents, the administration has authorized transactions and transfers of land without proper legal scrutiny or parliamentary oversight, which they warn could set a dangerous precedent for the misuse of national resources. They also accused the government of eroding institutional checks and balances by sidelining accountability mechanisms enshrined in the provisional constitution.
The presidency has not yet issued an official response to the accusations. However, close allies of President Mohamud have dismissed the claims as “politically motivated,” suggesting that the former leaders are exploiting the issue to weaken the government ahead of key national reforms.
This dispute emerges at a sensitive time, with Mogadishu already grappling with security challenges, economic pressures, and the ongoing federal-state negotiations. Analysts note that the involvement of three former heads of state raises the stakes, signaling a possible escalation of opposition coordination against Mohamud’s administration.
Public land has historically been a contentious issue in Somalia, where weak institutions and overlapping claims often fuel disputes. Observers warn that if not carefully managed, the controversy could spark further instability in a city already on edge.
