We Are Independent,” Says Chief Justice Amid Allegations of Government Interference

Chief Justice Aadan Haji Ali has publicly clashed with the government of Abdirahman Cirro, accusing it of interfering with judicial independence. In a strong statement, the Chief Justice asserted that the judiciary is an autonomous body, signaling a major rift between the nation’s executive and judicial branches.

This confrontation raises the specter of a constitutional crisis. If the allegations are true, the government’s actions not only breach constitutional law but also risk eroding the public’s trust in the foundational institutions of JSL.