Mogadishu (WDN) — Former Somali intelligence chief Fahad Yasin has launched a pointed political attack on the newly elected Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People, Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur (Jaamac), accusing him—without naming him directly of being linked to two high-profile security operations separated by years of political upheaval.

In a brief statement posted on Facebook, Fahad used pointed language and political insinuation that appeared to target the new parliamentary speaker. His remarks referenced the 2017 raid on the residence of opposition politician Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame during the administration of former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, as well as the recent drone attack in Doolow, which reportedly targeted the residence of General Mahad Abdirahman “Shub.”

Fahad alleged that the same individual had played a leadership role in both incidents while serving in different positions of authority. “At one point, he served as acting intelligence chief and led the raid on Abdirahman Abdishakur’s residence. Later, he became acting president in a government that exceeded its mandate, and now he has led the drone attack in Doolow in which Commander Mahad Abdirahman (Shub) was targeted,” Fahad wrote.

Although Fahad did not explicitly identify the person in his statement, the wording and references were widely interpreted as pointing toward Speaker Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur. The accusation is striking because it connects two politically sensitive moments in Somalia’s recent history with the current confrontation in Doolow. The 2017 raid on Abdishakur’s residence became one of the most controversial security operations of the Farmaajo era, while the Doolow incident has emerged amid a much deeper political confrontation involving the Federal Government, opposition figures and forces aligned with different political interests in South West State.

Fahad’s intervention therefore carries significance beyond a personal political dispute. His comments constitute an accusation, not evidence establishing that the Speaker directed or participated in either operation. The allegations would require independent verification and supporting evidence.

A Remark Laden with Political Implications

The remarks come shortly after Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur assumed the speakership of Somalia’s lower house, placing him at the center of the country’s increasingly polarized political environment.

The Speaker now faces scrutiny from both supporters and opponents of the Federal Government as parliament becomes increasingly important in disputes over elections, constitutional changes and the balance of power between Mogadishu and Somalia’s federal states.

Fahad’s statement adds another layer to that confrontation, raising questions about the Speaker’s past political and security roles and whether those experiences could influence his conduct in his new position.

The extraordinary nature of the accusation lies in its timing. Rather than simply criticizing the Speaker’s political decisions, Fahad has sought to connect him symbolically to some of Somalia’s most contentious security episodes—turning the new parliamentary leadership into another battleground in the country’s widening political conflict.

The allegations remain unproven. But the message is unmistakable: Somalia’s political war is no longer confined to parliament, elections or constitutional negotiations. The country’s past security battles are being pulled directly into today’s struggle for political power.

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