Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe, the Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People, has expressed strong concern over the recurring issue of legislators missing parliamentary sessions without valid reasons.
His warning comes in the wake of a recent session being adjourned due to a lack of quorum, highlighting the challenges faced in maintaining legislative efficiency and accountability.
The Speaker’s statement underscores the importance of attendance and active participation by federal legislators to ensure the proper functioning of the House.
He called for stricter measures to address absenteeism, emphasizing that such actions undermine the legislative process and hinder progress on critical national issues.
This development reflects broader concerns about governance and institutional effectiveness in Somalia, where political stability and legislative productivity are crucial for addressing the country’s ongoing challenges.
Moving forward, the Speaker’s call for decisive action may lead to stricter enforcement of attendance rules or other measures to ensure that parliamentary sessions can proceed without disruption.