Jubaland has issued its own arrest warrant for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing him of treason, undermining Somalia’s unity, and colluding with the militant group Al-Shabaab.
This is after a Somali court issued an arrest warrant on Wednesday for Ahmed Madobe, the newly re-elected leader of the southern Jubaland region, on charges of treason.
This development underscores the mounting rift between Jubaland and Somalia’s central government, further complicating the already fragile political landscape of the conflict-stricken nation.
Madobe, a former warlord, was re-elected to the Jubaland parliament on Monday in a process that the Somali central government characterized as “unlawful.”
Authorities in Mogadishu claim that Madobe has exceeded the constitutional limit of two terms in office, rendering him ineligible for re-election.
Responding to the central government’s claims, a regional court in Jubaland heeded the request from the attorney general to issue the warrant, directing the Somali National Police to arrest Madobe and present him before the Benadir regional court. This move has intensified the already volatile political rivalry between Jubaland and the federal government.
The ongoing power struggle between Madobe and Mohamud poses serious risks, as both leaders appear unwilling to compromise, further complicating Somalia’s path toward peace and unity.
