About six candidates contesting for the position of the Speaker of the Somalia’s Federal Parliament (Lower House) have on Wednesday presented their program to the lawmakers.
The candidates among them ministers and sitting legislators have spoke about their political achievements and what each of them will do to making a case to win the position as the new Speaker of the Lower House of Federal Parliament.
Referring being a close friend to the lawmakers, MP Abdiasis Lafta Gareen said he will make sure to create an atmosphere of open discussion among the legislators. He said he will share the House’s daily duties with the fellow MPs.
“I undertake that if you elect me as the new Speaker, I will make sure the Parliament to be successful and pave the way for the period of transition as needed.” MP Lafta Gareen said.
“Following such way, I am certain that history will mention us”, he adds.
He highlighted the need making the parliament as a check and balance for the cabinet per institution and per individual.
Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur, a former Speaker and current MP has narrated his tenure as the Speaker of the eighth Parliament claiming his achievement as triumphant.
“I am unique as I led a 500-member Parliament for over three years period. The circumstances were tough. Using the lessons I learnt from that period, I believe that I can correct what went wrong.” He said.
He said he is armed with 14 years experience of being a lawmaker in the country.
Salim Aliyow Ibrow, a former Deputy Prime Minister has also employed his 45 years know-how of the Somali politics. He says he has the portfolio to the lead the House.
“I will enforce empowering the skills of the legislators and connecting the MPs to the regional and international parliaments.” MP Ibrow noted.
MP Haji Ali, the fourth candidate has presented his program as a qualified lawmaker for over 14 years. He promised to move forward in the work of Constitutional Review, Reconciliation and the keeping the unity of the Somali people as sacred.
“It’s necessary to work on the unity of our people as the first priority.” MP Haji highlighted. “The talks with the Northern region [Somaliland] to be fast tracked in a honest, patriotic and unity way.”
The fifth candidate MP Isaq Ibrahim Yarow has promised his fellow lawmakers to be impartial Speaker and protecting the law of the country and the Parliamentary Bylaws as well.
“If you give me the chance, I confirm that I will lead by unity, independent, confidence, impartial.” MP Yarow said “I will respect the diversity of the views of the MPs”
Five other candidates who are running for the position of the Speaker are expected to deliver their agendas to the MPs making the total of the candidates eleven.
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