House Leadership

The leadership of the Upper House of the Federal Parliament of Somalia consists of the Speaker and two Deputy Speakers, who jointly lead the House’s activities and are responsible for presiding over sessions and coordinating its work.

The first Speaker of the Upper House, Senator Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, was elected on January 22, 2017. Following the formation of the 11th Federal Parliament of Somalia, he was re-elected as Speaker on April 26, 2022.

The current leadership of the House comprises Senator Abdi Hashi Abdullahi (Speaker), Senator Ali Shacban Ibrahim (1st Deputy Speaker), and Senator Abdullahi Ali Hersi (2nd Deputy Speaker).

The leadership plays a pivotal role in guiding and ensuring the smooth operation of the House, fulfilling its constitutional mandates, and representing the Federal Member States of Somalia.

Senate Leadership

Abdi Hashi Abdullahi
Abdi Hashi Abdullahi
Speaker of the Upper House
Speaker
Sen. Ali Shaban Ibrahim
Sen. Ali Shaban Ibrahim
1st Deputy Speaker
Deputy
Sen. Abdullahi Ali Hersi
Sen. Abdullahi Ali Hersi
2nd Deputy Speaker
Deputy

The Upper House of the Federal Parliament of Somalia represents the Member States of the Federal Government, with powers of legislation, safeguarding the federal system, and overseeing government activities, as stipulated in the Constitution.

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