By Horn Africa News
MOGADISHU — Opposition lawmakers in Somalia’s federal parliament are advancing a no-confidence motion aimed at removing Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre from office, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Friday.
Kamal Gutale, the Prime Minister’s Office Permanent Secretary, acknowledged the development, calling it the latest in a series of attempts by political rivals to unseat the government.
MP Abdulladif Sanyare told reporters that the motion will be formally presented to parliament on Saturday, August 23. He said 120 lawmakers have already signed the document, but an additional 20 signatures are still needed to meet the constitutional threshold for it to be tabled.
Although previous impeachment efforts against Prime Minister Hamza have failed, the architects of those moves have often remained in the shadows.
This time, open endorsements from several opposition MPs reflect the growing rift between the prime minister and sections of the legislature.
Tensions have escalated in recent months over the government’s handling of political and electoral reforms. Critics accuse the prime minister of failing to deliver an inclusive and credible roadmap toward national elections, while his allies dismiss the motion as a politically motivated distraction.
If the motion proceeds as planned, it could trigger a heated parliamentary showdown, deepening Somalia’s already fragile political climate. Whether it will pass remains uncertain, but its introduction underscores the entrenched divisions shaping the country’s governance.
