Somalia’s political landscape shifted dramatically as Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Adan Madoobe) secured the Lower House speakership with 163 votes, defeating Farmaajo-backed Hassan Abdinoor. Madoobe’s win, alongside Abdi Hashi Abdullahi’s re-election as Upper House speaker, signals waning influence for Farmaajo’s Nabad iyo Nolol party. The elections also made history with Saadia Yasin Haji Samatar becoming Somalia’s first female deputy speaker. The Farmaajo camp’s attempts to disrupt the process, including blocking MPs from entering the venue and even trying to sabotage air conditioning, failed to prevent the opposition’s victories. In a decisive move, Speaker Madoobe asserted authority over security forces until a new president is elected, warning commanders against political interference. This comes amid reports of ongoing efforts by Villa Somalia to exploit disputed Gedo elections to delay the process.