Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) ally in the fight against Al-Shabaab Sheikh Ahmed Madobe has accused Non-AMISOM Ethiopian troops of a plot to ouster him, Somalia's Radio Garowe has reported.
The Jubaland administration wrote to UN envoy in Somalia James Swan on November 14th, raising questions about the Ethiopian forces' intervention in the territory that borders Kenya.
According to the Jubaland administration, Federal Government of Somalia has been closely working with Ethiopia to undermine the sovereignty of the federal states.
For instance, Madobe's government questions the intention of holding senior officials from Gedo region, contrary to the law.
"The illegal intervention of the forces at the behest of and in collision with FGS, is already impacting on security, political stability and unity of Jubaland," the state said.
Madobe argues that the move intends to disintegrate Jubaland force who work closely with KDF in the Southern sector of AMISOM, adding that the forces could become tribal militia.
"The Jubaland security in Northern Gedo have started to disintegrate and lose cohesion, and are likely to turn into clan militia," Madobe's administration stated, calling for immediate intervention.
Madobe has been at loggerheads with FGS leader Mohamed Farmajo, who has failed to recognize his August victory.
Mogadishu administration accused Kenya of forcefully imposing Madobe on people of Jubaland, a claim which Nairobi has often dismissed.
In October, National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale attended Madobe's inauguration in Kismayo and underscored the region's importance in Kenya's security.
“Jubbaland is the buffer for the whole of East African region and Kenya congratulates President Madobe for being in the forefront in the fight against terrorism,” he said.