By HAN News Desk
MOGADISHU — The Speaker of Somalia’s Upper House, Senator Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, has voiced deep frustration about the direction Somalia is heading, saying he has “lost hope” in the country and fears that the state is collapsing with no clear path to recovery. Speaking in Mogadishu, the long-serving political figure described the current political, security, and social conditions as the worst he has witnessed in years, and said he now feels unable to influence meaningful change within government institutions.
Senator Abdi Hashi said he believes the foundations of the Somali state are weakening rapidly. “I have given up. My country is collapsing. I do not know where to start or how to fix it,” he said, expressing concern that many leaders appear more focused on personal and political interests rather than the collective good of the nation. He noted that divisions inside government have grown deeper, and that consensus—once seen as essential to Somalia’s federal model—has become increasingly rare.
The Speaker described a widening gap between the Federal Government and the Upper House, particularly on sensitive national issues such as the powers of federal member states, the future electoral system, and the ongoing constitutional review. He accused the country’s leadership of abandoning earlier commitments to national dialogue and pursuing unilateral approaches that risk eroding public trust and weakening the federal system.
Senator Abdi Hashi emphasized that Somalia’s political class must embrace unity and reconciliation if the country is to recover from its current crises. He said that without a united vision and genuine political compromise, Somalia cannot build strong institutions or achieve long-term peace. “Somalia today needs unity. With unity, anything can be fixed. But right now, there is no visible unity,” he said.
His remarks come at a time when Somalia is facing several overlapping challenges, including renewed armed clashes in multiple regions, political tension between Mogadishu and some member states, unresolved disputes over the constitution, uncertainty surrounding upcoming elections, and an economic downturn marked by inflation and weakened domestic revenue. These pressures, according to analysts, have intensified concerns about the country’s stability and the effectiveness of its federal institutions.
The Speaker’s comments quickly spread across Somali media and social networks, prompting strong debate about whether his words represent a genuine warning about national collapse or a response to political pressure within the federal government. As of now, the Presidency and the Federal Government have not issued any reaction, though the Speaker’s remarks have already added to growing public anxiety about Somalia’s political direction.
Senator Abdi Hashi, who has served as Speaker of the Upper House since 2017 and is recognized as one of the country’s most experienced political leaders, has long played a key role in negotiations between the federal government and regional states. His willingness to publicly express despair has therefore drawn significant domestic and regional attention.
