Mogadishu (Sahan Post): As a series of continuous political consultations and alliance-building meetings take place across the country in preparation for Somalia\u2019s upcoming national elections, the Northeastern State administration has criticized recent gatherings held by several Federal Member States, citing exclusion and political alignment concerns.<\/p>\n
The administration addressed its absence from the joint meeting held in Mogadishu by South West, Galmudug, and Hirshabelle leaders, as well as its decision not to attend the Kismayo summit. Northeastern State officials argued that the manner in which the meetings were organized lacked fairness and transparency.<\/p>\n
Deputy Minister of Interior for the Northeastern State, Ali Ahmed Ali, accused Presidents Abdiaziz Ahmed “Laftagareen“, Abdi Ahmed “Qoorqoor“, and Ali Guudlaawe of regrouping as a political bloc aligned with former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo. He contrasted this with the positions of Puntland and Jubbaland, noting that \u201copposition for its own sake yields no benefit.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFederal Member States who met in Mogadishu yesterday, Abdulqadir Ahmed Firdhiye did not attend because every leader knows what serves the interests of his people. Another bloc, Puntland and Jubbaland, is heading to Kismayo. Should we follow them? No\u2014our responsibility is to prioritize the interest of our community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Deputy Minister further stated that the political foundations enabling the three FMS leaders to attain power were established during Farmaajo\u2019s presidency, suggesting that their renewed cooperation reflects old alliances. He predicted they may also attend the Kismayo meeting for the same reason.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat prevents us from working with President Hassan until the end? If he wins, we remain stakeholders; if he doesn\u2019t, then cooperation with whoever comes to Villa Somalia is still in our people\u2019s best interest.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe public should question what benefit comes from state administrations that choose to oppose every federal government,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n