Bosaso (WDN)– Political tensions are escalating in Puntland following growing speculation that former Speaker of Parliament and current MP, Cabdirashiid Yuusuf Jibriil, may face expulsion from Puntland legislative body. The controversy stems from his alleged alignment with a faction of politicians reportedly campaigning for the dismemberment of Puntland as a Federal Member State (FMS)— while still a member of Parliament, a move that many consider a treasonous act.

While MP Nasiib Muuse publicly dismissed the reports during a town hall in Bosaso, calling them “baseless and unfounded,” observers note that Cabdirashiid’s recent political affiliations have sparked serious concern within both the Parliament and the broader Puntland public. His support for a proposed administration in Sanaag region, outside the jurisdiction of Puntland, has drawn particular ire, with critics accusing him of aiding a broader effort to destabilize the region.

“This country has a constitution,” Nasiib insisted, stating that no legal case has been filed against Cabdirashiid by the Attorney General or judiciary. However, he acknowledged that only those who pose a threat to Puntland’s constitutional order can legally be removed from office—an admission that some see as leaving the door open for future disciplinary action should formal charges arise.

Political insiders and local commentators suggest that Cabdirashiid’s ties to politicians opposing Puntland’s territorial integrity could indeed expose him to legal consequences, including expulsion from Parliament and oher offences Under Puntland law, acts deemed to undermine the unity and sovereignty of the region.

Meanwhile, residents in Bosaso and Garowe speak in hushed tones of a shadowy campaign allegedly coordinated by operatives loyal to Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. These agents, locals say, are working “day and night” to destabilize Puntland from within—though, so far, they have seen little success.

Political analysts believe the allegations are part of a wider pattern of federal interference, aimed at weakening autonomous regions that resist Mogadishu’s centralized authority. If proven true, Cabdirashiid’s case may become a defining moment in Puntland’s political future—one that could test the strength of its institutions, its commitment to constitutionalism, and its resolve to defend regional self-rule.

For now, Cabdirashiid remains a sitting MP. But with rising scrutiny and popular unease, the question is not just whether he stays—but at what cost to Puntland’s stability and the rule of law.

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