Jubbaland administration has faulted and rejected Somalia’s latest official recognition of its President.
Two days ago, Somalia announced that it was officially recognizing the election of President Ahmed Madobe of Jubbaland.
Jubbaland believes that the recognition, which came almost a year after President Madobe not only won elections in August 2019 but also assumed office, is insincere.
Specifically, Jubbaland faulted the assertion made by the Federal Government of Somalia that President Madobe is to remain in office for two years from the date of election.
Jubbaland cited its constitution, which allows President Madobe to remain in office for a term of four years.
Therefore, its administration has reminded President Mohamed Farmaajo that nobody has the power to determine how long the term of a President of Jubbaland runs.