By M.A. Egge
The President of the Republic of Somaliland H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilaahi (Irro) who was flanked by his deputy VP H.E. Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi held an unprecedented crucial consultative meeting on Friday with the former Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the Nation of Somaliland.
The consultative meeting focused on the general situation of the country and it vividly emitted the solidarity that Somaliland and its leaders have in propelling the nation forward.
Such a bold and pragmatic meeting, exuding national solidarity and cohesion, to be called for by an incumbent President early in his tenure is happening for the first time in the country.
According to press release by the Presidential spokesman Hussein Adam Igeh, Hussein Deyr,
“The President, Presidents and Vice-Presidents with whom he held the consultation meeting was:
- The 5th President of Somaliland H.E. Musa Bihi Abdi,
- The 3rd President of Somaliland, H.E. Dahir Rayale Kahin,
- The 3rd Vice-President, H.E. Ahmed Yusuf Yasin,
- The 2nd Vice-President, H.E. Abdirahman Aw Ali Farah.
“However, the 4th and 5th Vice President, H.E. Abdirahman Abdilaahi Ismael (Sayli’i), was absent due to the death of his mother in Borama.
“All the present and past heads of state and their deputies present at the meeting set their deep hearted condolences and prayed for the soul of the departed mother of the former VP”.
It continued, “Also present at the meeting was the former Speaker of the House of Representatives of Somaliland, Hon. Baashe Mohamed Farah.
“The 1st Vice President of Somaliland, H.E. Hassan Issa Jama, was absent due to health reasons, and they jointly prayed for his good health.
“The important issues that the President discussed with the former leaders were consultations related to the current situations that are of special importance and priority to the Republic of Somaliland.
“In conclusion, the unity of the National Leaders of the Republic of Somaliland, who always discuss the country’s situation, is the consensus and wisdom that distinguishes the Republic of Somaliland from other Somalis.
“Their meeting is a crucial reflection on the point of view and hope for the people of the Republic of Somaliland towards the strengthening of the nationhood and unity of the people of the Republic of Somaliland” End.