The gathering was attended by a number of senior government officials, including President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
Gelle and other panel members therein discussed various federal matters, among which were constitutional amendment procedures, public consultation, and the committee's duty protocols.
According to Chairperson Gelle, the first phase involved ascertaining any technical or political uncertainties in the Provision Federal Constitution.
She cited a lack of sufficient time left for the panel to complete its allotted tasks as the main reason for her resignation.
Gelle suggested that some committee members had been working too slowly to meet the deadline, and also indicated that there was a dearth of funds necessary to manage the commission's affairs independently.