: Senator Dubbe resigns from Somalia’s Upper House, citing discrimination against Somaliland and loss of faith in national unity.

Senator Osmaan Abukar Dubbe, a member of the Upper House of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, has resigned from his seat, citing what he described as persistent hostility by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud toward the Somaliland community he represents.

Dubbe announced his resignation following Somaliland’s recent recognition by Israel, stating that the development marked a turning point in his political stance. He said that when he first traveled to Mogadishu, he firmly believed in the unity of Somalia and hoped to contribute to the formation of a strong and inclusive Somali state. However, he accused the Federal Government of lacking sincerity and fairness.

Speaking in an interview with Gaylan Media, Dubbe said he left behind a comfortable life in Hargeisa, including a large house, two vehicles, and stable employment, in pursuit of national unity.

“When I left Hargeisa, I had a big house, two cars, and a job. I told myself to seek common ground. But I realized that the mindset of hostility was stronger than the sense of responsibility. Power, politics, and wealth were all taken over,” he said.

The former senator accused politicians in Mogadishu of monopolizing power while placing excessive financial burdens on citizens, which he said people could not afford. He added that he had advised leaders to show compassion toward the public, but his calls were ignored.

Dubbe further claimed that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had expressed an intention to “break arrogance,” a statement Dubbe strongly rejected.

“We opposed the idea that one man could rule from Badhaadhe to Saylac with hundreds of troops and aircraft at his disposal,” he said.

According to Dubbe, efforts had initially been made to resolve tensions between Somaliland and the Federal Government through dialogue, either to reunite or to separate peacefully. However, he said those efforts failed, prompting Somaliland to pursue an alternative path toward recognition after facing sustained pressure.

He said there was no longer any justification for him to remain in his position.

In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Dubbe said he had spent three years advocating in parliament and on the streets of Mogadishu for the rights of people from Somaliland.

“For three years, I stood in parliament and in Mogadishu saying, ‘Stop the suffering of the people of Somaliland.’ I was told, ‘Are you patient because of your seat?’ Today, I tell those ruling Mogadishu that conscience is more important than a seat,” he wrote.

Dubbe added that he resigned while still holding his seat, drawing parallels to political resignations made by his elders in the 1980s.

He concluded by saying that Somalia’s unity has reached a point of no return and that separation may now be the only viable option to prevent further harm.