Somali Dastuur: PM does not have to be Muslim

[SomaliPhilosopher]

I was reading the Dastuur a while back, and noticed something interesting and was just reminded of it. According to the eligibility criteria the President of Somalia must be Muslim. This provision is not included in the eligibility criteria for the Prime Minister.

This provision is even more interesting when placing this in context of the country. The current President and the former President, the only presidents who held office during this dastuur, are both "Sheikhs". Whereas the current Prime Minister and the previous ones such as Farmaajo and Abdiweli are technocrats and appear to be secular in nature. Also, what reaffirms this 'technocratic" nature of the office of the Prime Minister is the requirement that the Prime Minister must hold a university degree whereas this is not necessary for the President.

 

Thoughts? What grand implications does this have? Why was this difference made between the office of the PM and the president? Please share.

[Marksman]

Apparently no one cares. Hmm note worthy.

[Naxar Nugaaleed]

what if a christian Somali or a Buddhist wants to lead his people, what happens then guys lol

[xabad]

so you want a gaal PM ?

[DoctorKenney]

Naxar Nugaaleed;924358 wrote:

what if a christian Somali or a Buddhist wants to lead his people, what happens then guys lol

No one will ever allow a gaal Prime Minister of our country. It's unthinkable

[Che -Guevara]

Why couldn't a Christian citizen of Somalia be a Prime-Minister?

[xabad]

Because he is a christian and infidels are forbidden to hold positions of authority and leadership over Muslims according to the prophet.

[Jacaylbaro]

Does it work like that ,,, or it is the usual Reer Hebel thing ??? ,,,,, I'm sure Clan comes first

[Naxar Nugaaleed]

xabad you do realize millions of muslims live under none muslim leadership right and can you provide citation for that claim

[Haatu]

Is this qolka gaalada where you discuss fantasies?

[SomaliPhilosopher]

Marksman;924357 wrote:

Apparently no one cares. Hmm note worthy.

Unfortunately, it seems like that is the case. The white man hands us a constitution and we take it with little questions. We consume ourselves with the sole issue of federalism which is merely a clause of very lengthy constitution.

 

Does this not raise any questions people?!?!?!?!??

[Wadani]

It's a sad state of affairs isn't it SomaliPhilosopher?

[SomaliPhilosopher]

Wadani;924512 wrote:

It's a sad state of affairs isn't it SomaliPhilosopher?

Very sad indeed.

[Jacpher]

^That's your own interpretation. The dastuur doesn't say "PM does not have to be Muslim".

[nuune]

^^ Dastuurkii ayaaba laga dhilleysanayaa ma is tidhi, to the poster, can you cite when or where it is mentioned, using that exact wording you used: "PM does not have to be Muslim"