Reports circulating on social media claiming that the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has nullified Somalia’s newly nominated representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) are incorrect, Somdaily can confirm.
According to the latest clarification from Somalia’s Ambassador to Tanzania and the East African Community, the Court has not ordered the reversal of the nominations. Instead, the EACJ has only postponed the date on which it will issue its final judgment regarding the case.
This clarification follows increased public speculation over the past several days. The case before the Court concerns allegations that the recent selection of Somalia’s EALA nominees involved procedural irregularities, including accusations of corruption, favoritism, and the sidelining of more qualified candidates.
There are also claims that some aspirants were charged registration fees—money that, according to complainants, was taken from them without any formal receipt or processing. Such charges would violate EALA rules, which strictly prohibit collecting any fees from individuals seeking nomination to the regional parliament.
With hearings now concluded, the Court is expected to issue its final decision soon.
Somdaily will continue to monitor the situation and provide timely updates as the EACJ prepares to deliver its ruling on this closely watched case.