It seems that tensions are rising between the Jubbaland regional administration and the federal government, particularly around the electoral process.
The reported resignations of State Minister of Planning Abdirashid Jire and the Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Education, both from Jubaland, highlight the growing friction.
Consequently, regional President Ahmed Islam Madobe has invited Jubbaland legislators to a meeting to discuss the latest political happenings in Somalia.
The timing of the Jubaland leader’s invitation for federal MPs representing the region to meet in Kismayo suggests a coordinated response, likely aimed at discussing the political direction and strategies to address these tensions.
This development indicates that Jubaland leaders may be seeking a unified stance among their representatives on key national issues, especially the electoral process, which has been a longstanding point of contention between Jubaland and the federal government.
The ongoing political disagreements could impact national cohesion, particularly if regional administrations and federal authorities cannot align on procedures for elections and governance.