Hon. Abdirahman Abdilahi Irro has called the public to set aside our internal differences and focus our efforts on addressing the external threats.
Statement he posted on his X account read;
“The sovereignty and self-determinaiton of the Republic of Somaliland are founded on the volition of its people on 26th June 1960 and are unalterable. Political leaders, political associations, and political parties all stand for these mission to realize and accomplish the desires of their people, and WADDANI political party is at the forefront of achieving these fundamental goals.
In addition, WADDANI is dedicated to and has a strong reputation for safeguarding the social harmony, unity and coexistence of Somaliland
people, enhancing their solidarity, as well as safeguarding the sovereignty of Somaliland, as demonstrated by our previous and current endeavours. The WADDANI political party is renowned for its resolute position on national defence, especially during difficult times.
We do not exploit social divisions for political gains and we do not opportunistically seek political capital through division. The administration in charge of Somalia has initiated a political war against the people of Somaliland by inciting hate and aggression. It is very clear, that the letters from Somalia and words written in documents will not stop the people of Somaliland from achieving their aspirations and determining their own future.
The people of Somaliland have sufficient resources and capabilities, both in terms of diplomacy and power to defend their existence. In the midst of Somalia’s aggressive attack, there are reckless and immature politicians, who think they can gain political scores by dividing and polarising the people of Somaliland. Their actions involve instigating violence, which could lead to detrimental outcomes.
As a presidential candidate, I advocate for the unity and peaceful coexistence of the people of Somaliland. I aim here to foster a sense of unity, promote equitable resource sharing, and cultivate a spirit of harmony among all citizens.
I am resolute in my commitment to combat the antiquated ‘divide and rule’ strategy that causes animosity and fragmentation. Individuals who use the ‘divide and rule’ tactics in politics lack a comprehensive understanding of the consequences of their actions, which create divisions and cause harm to the nation, its citizens, and the integrity of our society. The country and its people are currentlysuffering from the detrimental effects of divisions and polarisations, and these are greatest enemies.
During trying times, my party and I put aside internal rivalries and wholeheartedly supported our nation, actively protecting our cherished
homeland. An illustrative instance is our audacious intervention on August 25, 2023, to rescue the nation. We did not use the situation for political motives, instead we demonstrated our solidarity with the leadership and prioritised the interests of the nation.
I implore our supporters, intellectuals, and the general public to refrain from being influenced by the remarks and actions of incompetent politicians who lack foresight and are attempting to instill divisions among you. In addition, I appeal the Somalilanders residing in the country and abroad to unite and come safeguard their social cohesion.
We must stay alerted and closely monitor the evolving dynamics in the Horn of Africa, as well as the escalating violence that has impacted
our region. Dear fellow citizens, let us set aside our internal differences and focus our efforts on addressing the external threats and the misguided politicians who lack maturity