Mogadishu-(Puntland Mirror) Somalia’s opposition coalition, Golaha Mustaqbalka Soomaaliyeed, said on Tuesday that talks with the Federal Government had ended without agreement, outlining its position on constitutional changes and the country’s electoral framework.
In a statement, the group said it had entered the negotiations in good faith, seeking to preserve political stability and national unity. However, it said the discussions were hindered by disagreements over proposed constitutional amendments, the division of federal powers and the structure of upcoming elections.
Golaha Mustaqbalka insisted that the 2012 provisional constitution remains the country’s legal foundation and that any amendments require broad national consensus and inclusive consultation. It rejected changes to the federal system or electoral arrangements without a comprehensive political agreement.
The opposition accused the federal government of attempting to introduce legal and constitutional changes without sufficient national consultation, including plans to proceed with elections that lack broad consensus. Such steps, it warned, could undermine security and political stability.
The statement said efforts had been made during the talks to reach agreement on the timetable for federal parliamentary elections and the future electoral model, but no breakthrough was achieved.
Golaha Mustaqbalka called on the federal government to halt unilateral constitutional amendments and contested electoral plans, and to launch a broad-based national dialogue aimed at forging a unified political settlement.
The group said it remained open to genuine negotiations to reach a sustainable political solution, urging Somalis to support unity, constitutional order and national stability.
The coalition, which includes the federal member states of Puntland and Jubbaland as well as former federal officials, was established in October 2025. Its first meeting with senior leaders of Somalia’s Federal Government took place in the capital, Mogadishu, earlier this month.
The coalition, which includes the federal member states of Puntland and Jubbaland as well as former federal officials, was established in October 2025. Its first meeting with senior leaders of Somalia’s Federal Government took place in the capital, Mogadishu, earlier this month.
