Special Representative on Political Affairs & IRs for Puntland.
Former Minister of Finance/Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Democracy of Puntland.
Today is a historic milestone for Garacad Port Project. Not yet inaugurated but a ship has anchored as the first berth of the phase 1 port construction is completed. A new economic gateway for Somalia and the region at large.
Puntland Govt has received, hosted and provided assistance for the evicted Somalis from Las'anod. Despite small groups are in Buhodle, Garowe and Burtinle, more than 3000 persons arrived in Galkayo and Harfo. 635 of them left tonight for Hirshabelle.
In continuation of our engagement in
#Addis
, we also had a successful, separate meetings with Ethiopian Ministry of Transport and Logistics & the Customs Authority. We discussed deepening the economic and trade relations & to operationalise border customs.
Today, we had a fruitful meeting with the UK Ambassador to Somalia, Mr Ben Fender at the UK embassy in Mog
@UKinSomalia
. Throughly discussed on the Puntland security sector reform, economic development/investment, Puntland democratization process and the 2020/2021 FGS elections.
Today we had a productive meeting with
@EU_in_Somalia
,
@SwedeninSomalia
,
@ItalyinSomalia
,
@UNSomalia
at Decale hotel in Mogadishu, mainly discussed on PL priority agenda i.e security sector reform, economic development initiatives and democracy as well as the 2020 FGS elections.
PL Govt rejects the illegal FGS extension and calls all parties to immediately resume talks on Sept 17 to resolve the election impasse before it is too late. No prolonging of the current uncertainty!
#Today
, a very successful meeting between Puntland Delegation and Int'l Partners held in Nairobi on development projects. We are grateful for the Int'l Partners' commitment to continue a multifaceted generous support for Somalia.
Delighted to have met with Markus, the German Deputy Ambassador for Somalia. We extensively discussed abt fruitful progress in Puntland i.e. security sector reform, democratization, good governance processes and the German support 4 PL/Som. Also talked abt the FGS&FMS relations.
Today was a historic day for the Puntland democritization process as TPEC provided certifications for 10 qualified political associations. Well done TPEC and congrats to PL democ process in general.
#Somalia
's debt relief benchmarks must be in agreement of all Somali stakeholders (FGS & FMS) and in respect and accordance of the existing Somali-owned Federal institutional governance, not a centralized system.
Tonight
@SomaliaPdrc
we had a great debriefing event among the
#Puntland
elections stakeholders including the Int'l partners, Civil Society Orgs,
@TPECPuntland
and
#Govt
officials. The feedback was very impressive and tremendously beyond anyone's expectations.
Despite, the misuse of
#Puntland
Emblem and the Name of the Minister of Finance under the signatures without our consent, Puntland was not part of this meeting and others in the recent past and not in agreement of the outcomes.
Dowladda Puntland ee Soomaaliyeed waxay ka xuntahay tillaabadii sharci darrada ahayd ee Aqal hoose ee Baarlamaanka muddo xileedkiisu dhammaaday maantay qaaday. Dowladda Puntland dib ayey Ummadda Soomaaliyeed kala soo wadaageysaa mowqifkeeda ku aadan dhacdadii maantay.
Another milestone for the 1p1v District Council Elections for Qardho, Eyl and Ufeyn. Very much appreciated for
@TPECPuntland
. Voting for the 3 early election districts is scheduled on 25 Oct 2021. Puntland will pioneer the ever anticipated 1p1v democratic elections for Somalia.
Puntland Govt is pleased for the results of the bilateral security and economic cooperation meeting in Wardher town of DDS Ethiopia on 15th jan. The mtg was btw PL govt of Somalia, DDS and high level security officials from the Federal govt of Ethiopia. We need Peace n prosperity
Waa ka xumahay in Shirkii Maaliyadaha Koonfurta Soomaaliya ee ka dhacay Xamar 18kii Feb ay fasax la'aan u isticmaaleen
#Summadda
PL iyo Magaca Wasiirka Maaliyadda PL, iyada oo aysan PL qayb ka ahayn. Waa arrin marin habaabin ku ah akhristayaasha wixii ka soo baxay shirkaas.
Despite, the misuse of
#Puntland
Emblem and the Name of the Minister of Finance under the signatures without our consent, Puntland was not part of this meeting and others in the recent past and not in agreement of the outcomes.
Despite JL&PL Presidents are in Mog for a month now, we still remain committed and focused for the planned Summit to happen to resolve the election impasse. We ask FGS to stop being an obstacle for the Principals to reach consensus on the way forward!
I had a great meeting with the Norwegian Special Envoy to Somalia and the Norwegian Deputy Ambassador to Kenya Somalia. We discussed various of issues regarding Somalia elections, Puntland local elections and Norway's support to Somalia.
Puntland Govt of Somalia is honoured to attend the Democratization Steering Committee (DSC) meeting in Nairobi on 25th April. Thanks for the Donor govts and agencies for the encouraging gesture and impetus to support the renewed Puntland democratization process.
The today's planned C6+ and FMS ice - breaking meeting
@4pm
was confirmed to attend by all invited principals but unfortunately the FGS leader has allegedly blocked some of the FMS to participate. This concurs the yesterday's FGS statement discrediting the Int'l partners role!
Sincerely appreciated for the TIS+/USAID stabilization support for Qandala community in Puntland providing solar street lights and a frankincense sorting hangar. The projects aimed to provide peace dividends for local people with an outcome of "enhanced government legitimacy".
#Today
's Galkayo rally for KAAH supporters was a great example for united voices against all odds!
#Puntland
is ready for
#1P1V_LGE
on 25th May. These Pictures spoke louder than words!
#Guul_gobonimo
Results of the vote counting for the three districts
#Qardho
,
#Ufeyn
and
#Eyl
are to be finalized soon. Sincere gratitude for the voters who showed patience and dedication while in the queues under the hot weather of Oct 25th.
Today, we have successfully held an event to conclude our first phase election setting mission in Garbaharey town of Gedo on creating enabling conditions for the elections in Garbaharey. Very much appreciated for the warm welcome.
Maantay waxaan soo gabagabeynay doorashada Golaha Shacabka Federaalka Soomaaliya oo si guul ah oo nabad ah noogu qabsoomay.
#Today_in_Puntland
, we've successfully and peacefully completed the elections for the Lower House Representatives to the FGS, Alxamdulillaah.
The Somalia's federal statebuilding process must be a country wide agenda. PL is unequivocally against and not bound to any agreements and bills btw FGS & FMS until they are renegotiated. Any centrally driven partial agreements will truly end up to do them again from the scratch.
National Salvation Forum (NSF) today held the first consultative meeting in Mogadishu. NSF will focus on addressing national priorities. Kudos for founders!
#Godad_Galkayo
, together with the PL Police Commissioner & Ministers, we've today visited to a new police contigent under fresh training.
#PL
is simultaneously delivering security sector reform,
#1p1v_LGEs
, Economic Infrastructure dev, & decentralization of social services.
On 29th April, I had a fruitful meeting with the EU Somalia Head of Cooperation Ms Pilar, and Ms Eva of the governance and Democritization sector in Nairobi. Discussed on the PL democratization process, integration of the national and PL election processes..
Puntland Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Democritization (MOIFAD) is pleased that Puntland President H.E Said Deni has today launched a thematic Summer Dialogue conference in Garowe on social reconciliation and Democritization processes. MOIFAD is leading the event.
Very delighted that we have cut the ribbon for newly constructed and renovated
#Govt
offices in
#Badhan_Sanaag
incl the
#Central
Police, the
#Division
of the Sanaag Police,
#Local
GovtPremises and the
#Court
aiming to increase the govt service delivery and enhance legitimacy.
Waxaan codkeyga ka dhiibtay Seejada Cumar Samatar, Israac Gaalkacyo. Waa ku faraxsanahay in aan fayl u galay in aan codkeyga dhiibto.
#Guul_iyo_Gobonimo
This afternoon, I had a fruitful meeting with the
@SwedAmbSomalia
and his team in my office at
@MOIFAD
. We discussed range of issues including the Puntland democratization process, the national elections and the drought situation in Puntland. Thanks to
@SwedeninSomalia
Inauguration of the East African Disert Locust Control Organization base in Qardho of
#Puntland
#Somalia
. Very much appreciated for
@FAOSomalia
for the implementation of the facility. Puntland President
@SaidAbdullahiDe
and the FGS Minister of Agriculture launched the opening.
Today, I had a fruitful meeting with
@TPECPuntland
chaired by the new interim leadership. We discussed the key milestones to delivering the democratization process of Puntland including but not limited to the OPOV elections for the remaining district councilors.
Sincerely appreciated for the warm reception accorded for President Said Deni and his delegation in Mogadishu. We remain committed for free, fair and transparent elections through an inclusive approach.
Today, I chaired a joint Inter agency and PL Govt meeting on IDPs, Refugees from Yemen & Mixed Migrants from Ethiopia. PL Ministries of Security, Women, Planning, Interior and Justice were among the participants together with District Mayors &
@UNHCRSom
@UNSomalia
@IOM_Somalia
Puntland Government of Somalia has embarked on 1p1v local elections. Voter registration exercise for three early election districts will be launched in Qardho on 16 May 2021. Grateful for TPEC & Puntland democratization partners
@TPECPuntland
@Plstatehouse
@moifad
In cooperation with
@PUNSAA5
, an election observation training workshop on Saturday was held in
#Qardo
for a voter registration exercise to be commenced on May 16.
#Puntland
#LGE2021
#1P1V
Congratulations for Minister
@HonAhmedHussen
for his re-election to the Canadian Parliament. I also express my sincere gratitude for the success of Mariam Hussein who has recently won a seat to the Norwegian Parliament
@Stortinget
.
@Somalis
are proud of you!
@Guul_iyo_Gobonimo
Madaxda Golaha Wadatashiga Qaran ee Soomaaliyeed ayaa maantay Xamar ku saxiixay heshiis fududeynaya hirgelinta doorasho ku dhacda si nabad ah, wada oggolna ah, kuna dhisan heshiiskii 17 Sept 2020 iyo soo jeedintii 16 Feb 2021 ee Guddiga Farsamo Baydhabo.
PL Govt of Somalia is extremely dismayed by the today's unconstitutional move by the members of the Somali lower house chamber, whose mandate expired in Dec 26, 2020. Puntland Govt shall later communicate its eventual decision on the matter.
@UNSomalia
@UKinSomalia
@US2SOMALIA
Dowladda Puntland ee Soomaaliyeed waxay ka xuntahay tillaabadii sharci darrada ahayd ee Aqal hoose ee Baarlamaanka muddo xileedkiisu dhammaaday maantay qaaday. Dowladda Puntland dib ayey Ummadda Soomaaliyeed kala soo wadaageysaa mowqifkeeda ku aadan dhacdadii maantay.
MaashaAllaah, Caasumadda
#Puntland
ee Garowe waxaa maantay ka bilowday doorashada Xildhibaanada Golaha Shacabka Federaalka Soomaaliya. Doorashada ayaa hadda si habsami leh uga socota goobta doorashada.
#Puntland
has today started the elections for the Federal HOPs.
#GuulGobonimo
#Puntland
Govt and people are committed to deliver peaceful democratic 1p1v
#LGEs
on May 25th. We do appreciate the significant support and encouragement by the Somalia's Int'l Partners.
Tonight
#Puntland
is launching voter awareness campaign for the continuation of the OPOV district local elections. Despite challenges incl recurrent droughts, protracted FGS election etc, PL is determined to continue the
#OPOV
local elections. Kudos for
@TPECPuntland
#Ufeyn_Puntland
, the elected District Councilors (thru OPOV) have today sworn in and elected the District Mayor and his Deputy. We are delighted for the move to completing the OPOV process for the three Districts.
#Qardho
&
#Eyl
are coming soon.
In response to recent clashes between two pastoral communities hailing from Bo'ame and Birtadher of Sool and Nugaal regions of Puntland, the Vice President of Puntland has facilitated an agreement for a ceasefire and withdrawal of clan militias from the conflict site.
#pray4peace
The commission on Saturday commenced voter registration exercise in
#Ufeyn
, one of the three districts in Puntland selected for Early Local Government Elections (ELGE) in 2021.
#Plvoterregistration
#LGE2021
#1P1V
PL Govt rejects the illegal FGS extension and calls all parties to immediately resume talks on Sept 17 to resolve the election impasse before it is too late. No prolonging of the current uncertainty!
#Today_Garowe
, we held a meeting among the PL Ministries and agencies on the World Bank projects in Puntland. We thoroughly discussed the implementation strategies about the WB projects in PL, challenges and best practices. PL is committed to uphold the federal system at any cost
#Puntland_LGEs
, Alhamdulilah that the voting did happen yesterday without a single incident of any sort! Congrats for the wider Somalia and Puntland in particular. Grateful for
@TPECPuntland
for its 24/7 outstanding efforts. We also thank the generous support by the
#Int_Donors
.
Somalia inter FMS meeting has tonight called for the 2020/21 elections to happen as of scheduled, no extension of tenure and underlined that one person one vote elections not visible in accordance to the Chair of NIEC, thus called for the FGS-FMS to agree on the election modality
#Today_Nairobi
, PL officials led
@HESaidADeni
met with Int'l Partners. Discussed range of issues:
#Lascanod_conflict
, progress in PL, LGEs, security and governance reforms. PL is determined only 4 negotiated federal statebuilding process within the federal constitution principles
Today, I had a fruitful meeting with number of
#Donors
in Nairobi. Grateful for
@SwissEmbassyKE
for hosting the roundtable meeting. We throughly discussed PL democratization process, the JPLG, drought situation and the bigger Somalia political post election picture. Very positive
The 30% quota for women representations in the Somalia decision making fora need combined efforts of political committments and courage. Puntland Government appreciates the increasing numbers of women in the new District Councils; Badhan, Buran and Burtinle scored the 30%. Kudos!
Today, I had a productive meeting with UNSOM Head of Puntland Mr Guy and the Political Affairs Officer Mr Abdiaziz
@MOI_PUNTLAND
. Thoroughly discussed on the situation of the refugees from Yemen and the Ethiopian migrants as well as the Puntland plans on tackling both groups.
On 17 May in
#Mogadishu
, I met with the UN DSRSG to Somalia H.E
@Kikigbeho
at Decale hotel in Mogadishu. We discussed at length about the post election issues of Somalia.
Today, I had a good conversation with Per Olsson, the Swedish Minister for International Development cooperation and Swedish Ambassador to Somalia H.E. Staffan. We discussed about the FGS elections and the 1p1v local elections in Puntland.
We appreciate the IC's support for the Somalia. PL is committed to do its part on the Federal statebuilding process when it matters on negotiated constitutional principles with the FGS, but no when it's about quick fix projects.
#Today_Nairobi
, PL officials led
@HESaidADeni
met with Int'l Partners. Discussed range of issues:
#Lascanod_conflict
, progress in PL, LGEs, security and governance reforms. PL is determined only 4 negotiated federal statebuilding process within the federal constitution principles
Waxaan u hambalyeynayaa dhammaan Xildhibaanadii maantay lagu doortay Garowe,
#Puntland
. Waana ku faraxsanahay guusha 3da gabdhood ee la doortay.
Congrats for the today's elected MPs in Garowe and I am delighted for the election of the three female MPs.