Former President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who has transformed himself into a warlord, has recently seen diplomatic sources warn of dire consequences that could arise from the civil conflict that Hassan Sheikh's regime is currently fueling in the Puntland region. They indicated that the reason for concentrating military forces in towns within the Puntland state is part of a project to dismantle the federal system on which the government of Somalia is built, which is a system where the country's power is divided into two levels: the Federal Government (national level) and the Member States (regional administration), which operate under a parliamentary system. This system is enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
This project, which diplomatic sources have indicated is being funded by the President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, has a plan for its implementation that involves first militarily seizing the Puntland regional state, known as the mother of federalism in Somalia, in order to eliminate the federal system of the Somali government, which officially began in 2012, and will transform into a dictatorial system.
The traditional leaders, politicians, and various segments of the Puntland community have been informed that they are unaware of the political conspiracy against the existence and independence of their established administration, and the hidden agenda that Hassan Sheikh and Ismail Omar are concocting for them, who are using politicians, some senior military leaders of the federal government, and religious organizations established within Puntland.
The federal system of the Somali government consists of important structures and principles:
1. Levels of Government
Federal Government (FGS): Responsible for general national issues such as defense, foreign affairs, and national economic policy.
Member States: There are member states of the federation that manage internal affairs, regional security, and regional development.
2. Powers of Government (The Three Branches)
Legislative: Vested in the Federal Parliament, which consists of two houses (the Upper House and the House of the People).
Executive: Led by the President, with executive power largely held by the Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers.
Judiciary: An independent system responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice.
3. Outstanding Issues in the System
The country's constitution is still temporary, and efforts are underway to complete the critical articles.
Political debates and negotiations are still ongoing regarding the distribution of powers (such as natural resources and taxes) between the Central Government and the Member States.
