​Somalia: Puntland government rejects Minister Hosh’s plan for constitutional review process

GAROWE, Puntland- During cabinet ministers meeting of Somalia’s northeastern administration of Puntland, the cabinet rejected recent plan proposed by the Federal Minister of Constitutional Affairs for the scheduled constitutional review process, Garowe Online reports.

The cabinet described the proposed plan “incorrect” and does not meet the legitimate course for the constitutional review process according to the Somali Provisional Federal Constitution.

This comes following recent visit made by Federal Minister of Constitutional Affairs, Abdirahman Jibril Hosh to Garowe and held meetings with several top officials regarding his Ministry’s plan.

However, Former Puntland President and Federal Senator Abdirahman Mohamed Farole strongly slammed Hosh’s plan and noted it contradicted with the legitimate constitutional process.

Close sources revealed that Minister Hosh is aiming to expedite the flawed process to obtain funds from international community supporting federalism process in Somalia amid anticipated cabinet reshuffle.

Following the cabinet meeting, a press statement on Puntland’s stand on the constitutional review was released to the media on Thursday.

“Puntland administration urges Federal government and leadership of both Parliament Houses to prevent interference in the constitutional review process which is mandated to the parliamentary committee and independent review committee that made up of representatives from Federal member states according to Article 133 of the Provisional Constitutions,” read the statement.

“The propose Master-Plan by the Ministry of Constitutional Affairs towards the constitutional review process must complies with all relevant aspects according to the constitution and the Ministry shall adhere to its mandate.”

Puntland government indicated it opposes the recent plan that could lead to political conflict between Federal government and Federal member states.

GAROWEONLINE