Speaker Absiyeh adjourned parliament without debate to block his own removal

Evidence

On the opening day, Absiyeh’s initial move to retain his post was to make a plea on his own behalf, vigorously denying allegation about his inefficiency and incompetence that were listed in the ouster motion that was backed by 51 signatures. He attacked the Abdirazak [Hussen] Government and also claimed that its motion was illegal, as it had not been passed upon the National Assembly Standing Board, which has competence in such matters. President Absiyeh thereupon abruptly adjourned the February 26 session, sine die, without allowing government supporters to reply to the remarks he had made from the Assembly chair. — Abdi Ismail Samatar, Africa’s First Democrats, 866

Categorization

• XREF: Parallels legislative obstruction tactics seen in many parliamentary systems when leaders face removal motions.