Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has described the adoption of a new national constitution as a historic milestone, saying the country has officially moved beyond its decades-long provisional constitutional framework.
In a national address, Mohamud said the completion of Somalia’s National Constitution marks the formal end of the transitional constitutional period that has shaped the country’s political system for years.
The announcement followed a parliamentary vote in which both chambers approved major constitutional changes aimed at strengthening governance and providing a clearer framework for political, security and economic stability.
According to the president, the reform removes a long-standing institutional obstacle and represents a significant step toward consolidating Somalia’s state institutions.
However, the move has drawn criticism from opposition leaders and some regional administrations. Puntland and Jubaland authorities have questioned the legitimacy of the process, arguing that constitutional changes should be implemented through broader national consensus.
Opposition figure Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame warned that altering the constitution without full agreement among political actors risks undermining national unity.
Despite the criticism, the government maintains that the constitutional overhaul represents a crucial step in Somalia’s political development and long-term stability.
Source: TRT Africa
