Former Somalia’s Lower House Speaker Mohamed Osman Jawari has refuted claims that his resignation was induced by millions of dollars bribe by the executive.
“There are statements all over media claiming that I received million of dollars so that I resign. I hereby again clarify considering the above oath as a shield that I again swear in the name of Allah that I never took any bribe from anyone to woo me resign my seat” Jawari said in his farewell speech to Parliament on Thursday.
“The president and I discussed the matter at length and concluded that my resignation is very significant for the nation and the relations with the Somali Federal House. We agreed to work together to restore peace and stability in the country. He promised to consider me in the decision making on national matters as a member of parliament” he told Parliamentarians.
“Anything else apart from what I stated here is nothing but rumors that are intended to disgrace the government and kill its reputation” Jawari said.
Jawari has assumed the duties of a Member of Parliament after he announced his resignation to on Tuesday at a Press briefing with President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo.
“I defended this constitution for the betterment of the people, country and my religion thus to safeguard this principal is what caused me to handover the seat you entrusted me with on 1/01/2017 back to you and resign with least external force or pressures” Jawari concluded.
On Thursday photos of Prime Minister Khaire and Jawari hand in hand created a buzz of social media as the two rivals reportedly buried the hatch to end a month long tussle.Â
Three attempts to hold an impeachment motion against him had flopped until his unexpected resignation.Â
Jawari served as the Speaker since 2012.Â
