Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has backed down from his attempt to extend his tenure for two years a political move that had sparked clan-based fighting in Mogadishu between soldiers supporting and opposing him.
In a broadcast address to the nation, he called for a new presidential election and commended the efforts of his prime minister, who hours earlier had denounced Farmajo’s bid to cling to office after his term expired in February.
Farmajo said he would appear in parliament on Saturday to restore the 17th September 2020 deal on a proposed electoral framework, which would reverse the two year extension of his term passed by legislators on 12th April.
The president also urged security agencies to ensure the safety of civilians and avoid any actions that may lead to insecurity for the stability of the nation.
