Somalia’s Jubbaland regional administration accused the federal government of unconstitutional interference in the affairs of regional states, warning that the actions threaten the country’s federal system and national unity.

In a statement issued by the Jubbaland presidency, the administration said the federal government lacks the authority to unilaterally amend the Constitution or restructure the system of governance, arguing that Somalia’s statehood is founded on consensus rather than the will of a single political actor.

“The federal system is based on agreement and shared decision-making,” the statement said, adding that no institution has the power to determine the fate of the federal arrangement on its own.

Jubbaland accused Mogadishu of undermining agreements that underpin the Federal Republic of Somalia, alleging that the government is seeking to weaken regional administrations through what it described as political and illegal measures.

The statement warned that such actions pose a serious risk to Somalia’s unity and stability, and could deepen political divisions at a sensitive time.

Jubbaland said it remains committed to defending the unity of the country, protecting the Constitution and safeguarding the constitutional rights of federal member states. It urged Somali citizens to remain vigilant against steps that could lead to division and political chaos.

The regional administration reiterated that any political disputes should be resolved through dialogue, mutual respect and adherence to the agreed Constitution, firmly rejecting unilateral actions that it said undermine the federal system.

The accusation comes as Somalia’s two-house parliament on Saturday debated proposed amendments to the Provisional Constitution, focusing on changes to key articles related to federalism and power-sharing.

During the joint session, lawmakers reviewed Chapter Four of the proposed amendments and discussed revisions to Articles 49, 50 and 54, which define the structure of the federal system, relations between the federal government and member states, and the division of powers.

The constitutional review process has sparked sharp disagreements between the federal government and some regional states, with critics warning the proposed changes could alter the balance of power in Somalia’s fragile federal arrangement.