MOGADISHU, Somalia – A planned session of Somalia’s Parliament was called off today due to a lack of quorum, preventing lawmakers from debating several key issues, including a motion introduced by opposition lawmakers.
The motion had been expected to be a significant point of discussion, especially following a controversial incident where some lawmakers were reportedly blocked from boarding a flight at Aden Adde International Airport while heading to Kismayo, Jubaland state.
The motion had been submitted to the Speaker of Parliament and was set to be presented in today’s session. However, the meeting was abruptly cancelled due to insufficient attendance, with no official explanation provided for the absence of the required quorum.
Speaker of the House, Aden Mohamed Nur “Aden Madoobe,” expressed his frustration over the postponement, warning lawmakers that any future efforts to disrupt parliamentary proceedings would be met with decisive action.
The cancellation of today’s session comes after Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially reopened Parliament following a two-month recess.
The hiatus had seen many members of Parliament absent, and the ongoing political standoff further underscores the tensions within the legislative body, as political divisions continue to shape Somalia’s fragile governance.
