Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport, MP Saddam Mohamud Abdi, has officially resigned, according to reports from Mogadishu on Wednesday.
The deputy minister is the latest member of the federal government to resign from office.
He cited escalating conflicts with federal authorities over constitutional violations and politicization of development projects within his constituency, as the reasons for resigning.
Abdi, representing Puntland, expressed frustration with the federal government’s approach, which he claims has aggravated tensions both in Puntland and Jubbaland.
His departure signals mounting discontent among Puntland’s political leaders with federal policies and governance, highlighting growing fractures in Somalia’s fragile federal-state relations.
This development reflects broader regional frustrations with central authority, which could have significant implications for Somalia’s federal structure and stability.