Somalia: Outgoing Federal Parliament Speaker heading to Jowhar

JOWHAR, Somalia- Somalia’s Parliament Speaker Mohamed Osman Jawari is expected to reach Jowhar town in Middle Shabelle, to take part in the swearing-in event of new state parliamentarians for Hir-Shabelle state, Garowe Online report.

Jowhar town is hosting State Formation Conference for Hiiraan-Middle Shabelle regions, sponsored by Federal Interior Ministry and seek to wrap up the conference with the voting of new lawmakers to a new President in October 15.

The exact composition of Hir-Shabelle Parliament is yet unclear but officials at the ongoing State Formation Conference are expected to announce it before the sworn-in event, according to close sources.

Reports indicate that about 45 MPs are prepared so for the event amid opposition of some clan leaders to participate in the state building process, citing interference over the process.

Recurrent political deadlock in negotiations between regional elders and Somali government led to the collapse of extended process originally set to conclude last year.

GAROWEONLINE