Mogadishu, Somalia – All eyes are on Somalia’s federal parliament as speculation intensifies over a possible no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. Political tensions reached a boiling point on Friday after the Prime Minister’s office publicly mocked opposition lawmakers, accusing them of conspiring to oust him during meetings held abroad.
The accusation, delivered through an official statement, triggered a heated backlash from opposition members, who took to social media to denounce the remarks as inflammatory and disrespectful to the legislative body. The exchanges quickly escalated into a public war of words, reflecting the fragility of Somalia’s political climate.
Sources within Parliament say that while no formal motion has yet been tabled, lobbying by both government loyalists and dissenting MPs has intensified in recent days. Analysts warn that the unfolding confrontation could undermine legislative stability and derail progress on key national priorities, including security reforms and the constitutional review process.
The Speaker’s office has not confirmed whether the upcoming session will address the alleged no-confidence move, but the heightened rhetoric has raised expectations of a contentious and closely watched debate in the days ahead.