As president @M_Farmaajo’s official term ends today, council of presidential candidates say it no longer recognizes him as president of #Somalia. Council wants a “Transitional National Council” formed to oversee the implementation of the Sep 17 2020 election agreement. 
Opposition proposes that “transitional national council” formed, headed by speakers of parliament & senate, regional leaders, civil society and opposition representatives. It also proposes for an agreed election timetable to be created as soon as possible
Council is seeking for support from the public, international partners and political stakeholders in implementing the new set of demands. It also warns security organs against taking orders from “individuals” whose constitutional term has expired
Finally, council of presidential aspirants asks Somali president @M_Farmaajo to hand over power peacefully in order to ensure he doesn’t loose his rights as a “former president”.
Its worth noting that a resolution passed by parliament on 17th Sep 2020 stipulates that constitutional office holders; parliament, senate, president will remain in office until their successors are elected. The agreement, now law was passed by regional leaders, both parliaments
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