Khaatumo Assembly Initiates Constitution Drafting to Establish Governance Blueprint
Friday, February 14, 2025
FILE – Speaker of SSC-Khaatumo Parliament, Jama Yasin Warsame
Mogadishu (AX) — Change is often the subtle heartbeat of progress. The SSC-Khaatumo Parliament has embarked on a noteworthy venture by initiating a constitutional drafting committee, a move aimed at sculpting the region’s governance structure. The journey is anything but pedestrian. What challenges lie ahead as they chart a course towards legislative autonomy?
The Parliament convened under unusual circumstances earlier this week, driven by Speaker Jama Yasin Warsame’s resolute announcement. Evidently, an earlier attempt to entrust legal institutions with this constitutional endeavor had floundered, hindered by a missing Supreme Court. Now, the baton has passed to Parliament, which must weave a functional framework for the region’s future governance.
Speaker Warsame expressed his conviction, saying, “The House has sanctioned a legislative proposal to establish the Constitutional Drafting Committee. This foundation shall be presented to Parliament as a constitutional bedrock for SSC-Khaatumo.” His words carry the weight of expectation and hope, underlining a pivotal point in their journey.
An epic narrative unfolds in Article 6, Clause 2 of the SSC-Khaatumo Charter, summoning the General Assembly—a grand forum of political dignitaries, venerable elders, and the articulate voices of civil society. This assembly will eventually bless the constitution, creating a governance vision anchored in collective wisdom.
Abdiqadir Aw Ali Firdhiye, the assertive leader of SSC-Khaatumo, recognized that this constitutional process is not ornamental but foundational for legitimizing the administration’s authority and ensuring enduring peace and order. “Our upcoming administration’s constitution relies on pre-emptive diligence. Our charter’s principles are unwavering, none shall deter from them,” Firdhiye stated with stoic determination.
How do you draft a constitution amidst a cacophony of divergent political aspirations? Parliament reassures that this ongoing process won’t derail SSC-Khaatumo’s electoral aspirations, placating concerned voices whispering dissent.
A parliamentary statement fortified their stance: “The nascent constitution has no intersection with the region’s electoral chronology. Elections shall flourish under distinct judicial edicts and abiding guidelines.” Such clarity is a balm for anxieties.
Yet, the constitutional initiative has unveiled cracks in SSC-Khaatumo’s political edifice. Some lawmakers, perhaps weary or more cautious, suggest focusing on fortifying the region’s geopolitical stability before ensconcing it with formal legal trappings. To others, a codified constitution is seen as an indomitable pillar—crucial for negotiating leverage with Somalia’s federal arena and a deterrent against North Western State of Somalia’s territorial aspirations.
In this narrative of governance and sovereignty, clarity is the linchpin. Do we, as observers, recognize the profound impact of legislative determination, or do we take for granted the intricate mosaic they strive to create?
A celebrated philosopher once said, “Laws, like houses, lean on each other.” SSC-Khaatumo is laying its foundational bricks, one deliberative discussion at a time. Their journey is a litmus test of political acumen and their capability to collaborate amidst conflicting ideals.
As the region forges ahead with this constitutional undertaking, one can’t help but recall an ancient Somali proverb: “Ilbirqad waa ilbaab,” which translates to “What is seen is a single point of light.” For SSC-Khaatumo, each move illuminates the hidden pathways to self-determination and sovereignty.
Edited By Ali Musa
Axadle Times International–Monitoring
