Lawmaker claims was locked out in House Committee elections

A lawmaker who was contesting for chairmanship of the Parliamentary Finance and Trade subcommittee has accused fellow MPs of sabotage and denial of rights to participate in the elections for the post.

Mohamed Nurani Bakar told Goobjoog News the subcommittee denied him the right to present his candidature and cast a vote for the post after the elections were delayed.

“The elections were scheduled for Sunday at 3.30pm but when we gathered we were informed it had been pushed to the following day. But when I left the venue at 4.00pm, the elections went on and my rival was elected,” said Bakar.

The lawmaker accused his colleagues of betrayal and dishonesty adding he will not accept the results. “I am asking the secretary general of parliament to cancel the poll and call a fresh exercise,” said Bakar.

House secretary general Abdikarim Buh could not be reached for comment.

The Lower House which will be off for recess April 27 is currently constitution the various business committees.