Mahmoud Hashi Abdi, Chairman of the KAAH Party, issued a powerful statement yesterday addressing inflammatory rhetoric from a recent meeting in Las Anod.
He strongly condemned the speakers’ calls for civil strife, describing them as laden with incitement and driven by reckless ambition that undermines the unity of Somalia’s interconnected communities.
“Sanaag and Sool Bari are integral parts of the legal boundaries of the Republic of Somaliland,” Abdi declared. “Any disputes or conflicts must be resolved through dialogue and brotherly consensus, not through actions that fuel division or support the weak governance of Hassan Sheikh.”
Emphasizing Erigavo’s need for stability, Abdi stated, “Erigavo does not need imported conflict. It requires peace, prosperity, and the benefits of unity.” He directly addressed those inciting violence, saying, “Do not let those who will not open their homes to you drag you into conflict; it is unnecessary, like grazing on dry winter grass.”
In closing, Abdi reaffirmed Erigavo’s enduring identity: “Erigavo is not a new frontier; it is the same as it was yesterday. Its people are not newcomers but those who have long shaped its destiny. Let it not be abandoned to neglect.”
The KAAH Party calls for all stakeholders to prioritize dialogue and reject any attempts to destabilize the region, urging a collective commitment to peace and progress.