A strong democracy depends on independent institutions

[Deeq A.]

This week, I had the honour and privilege of presenting my case to the Somali Senate for the position of First Deputy Speaker of the Upper House. The role of the Senate in our nascent democracy is to ensure the representation of the Federal Member States and ‘be the custodian of Federalism Principles, Initiate and amend laws, scrutinise the bills and carry out oversight functions and holding the government of the day to account for its actions without fear and favour.

Source: Hiiraan Online