Senator Abdihakim Ma’allin, a member of the Upper House of the Somali Parliament, has accused the opposition of being the reason why the talks between the Federal Government and the opposition have failed to yield any tangible results.
The Senator stated that while the government is responsible for its mandated duties and the decisions it makes, any existing political disputes should be addressed by the parties coming to the negotiating table to reach a resolution.
He noted that the opposition ought to bring a clear, negotiable agenda to the table, rather than merely criticizing the meetings without specifying the issues they wish to discuss.
Abdihakim Ma’allin further remarked that Somalia has moved past the stage where the international community mediates its internal political conflicts, emphasizing that the responsibility for resolving such disputes lies with the Somalis themselves.
“The international community will not intervene to appease an individual standing alone who claims to be the opposition; it is the Somali people who must resolve their own affairs,” the Senator said. He urged the opposition not to grow weary of the talks, but rather to present constructive ideas and plans to address the existing disputes.
Furthermore, the Senator warned that political disagreements and the stalemate surrounding constitutional and electoral issues could damage government institutions; he called for discussions regarding the country’s future to be approached with a sense of responsibility and a willingness to make political compromises.
