Hiiraan Online
Monday, May 17, 2010
Mogadishu (HOL) - President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed announced that the Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid and his cabinet have been sacked in a joint press conference held Monday afternoon between the President and Speaker of the Parliament Sheikh Aden Nur.
In the midst of the parliamentary crisis, Speaker of the Parliament Sheikh Aden Nur (Madoobe) formally resigned from his post; a move which has been seen as "courageous decision" by President Sharif.
His resignation came after months of mounting pressure from the parliament, President Sharif and the international community.
He told the media that although he is formally tendering his resignation as of immediately he will continue to work with the TFG and who ever is elected to replace him as the speaker.
The President also requested that the MP's begin the process of electing a new Speaker. It is expected that in the coming days he will appoint a new Prime Minister who in turn will bring forth his cabinet.
The President hopes that this new government can better tackle the national issues more efficiently and effectively than their predecessors.
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