The echoes of silence in Somalia’s legislative halls are deafening, as the nation’s 5th parliamentary session remains indefinitely postponed. Why, you ask? In the bustling heart of Mogadishu, whispers of political maneuvering swirl like the desert winds, leaving many to wonder about the underlying motives of those in power. Lawmaker Abdirashid Hidig voices a growing concern, accusing key government officials of deliberately barricading the session’s opening to sidestep a looming no-confidence vote against the executive arm.

February 6 was marked as the day for the parliamentary session to commence, yet the date passed with an unsettling stillness. Instead of elected voices resonating within the chamber, tension lingers in the air, as palpable as the ocean’s humidity that grips this coastal nation. Hidig’s warning is clear and penetrating as he asserts that the gathered members may seek alternative venues to address their urgent agenda, which undeniably includes the contentious no-confidence motion.

“It is illegal for individuals to hijack the national assembly over fear of a motion,” Hidig admonishes, a crisp indictment aimed squarely at Villa Somalia’s leadership.

Accusations of subterfuge fly toward the Speaker of Parliament, Sheikh Adan Madobe, suggesting illicit alliances with Villa Somalia — the bastion of the executive branch. This unholy alliance allegedly works to cocoon the government from the scrutiny it desperately needs, fostering a fertile ground for opacity and deceit. Corruption whispers through the corridors, an insidious specter haunting the current administration.

In an impassioned critique, the Federal MP further castigates Hassan Sheikh’s regime, alleging it employs the Somali National Army as a tool against political foes, particularly in Jubaland and Mogadishu’s opposition gatherings. Such tactics, reminiscent of the preceding regime of President Mohamed Farmaajo, raise unsettling questions about the continuity of political vendettas that eclipse reform-driven discourse.

Meanwhile, the non-reopening of parliament only deepens the shadows of political disarray in Somalia, a nation that finds itself teetering on the precipice of instability. The populace’s call for transparency grows more vehement with each passing day, as the cries for reform echo through the streets and homes of this resilient country.