The Chairman of the Waddani Party, Hon. Hersi Ali H. Hassan, has described the public reception he and President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro received during an Eid visit to Casood Hotel as a powerful sign of the people’s goodwill and affection.
In a message shared on his Facebook page, Hersi said the delegation, led by President Irro, joined members of the public at Casood Hotel to celebrate the joy of Eid alongside elders, intellectuals, and traditional leaders gathered at the venue.
“We paid a visit to Casood Hotel under the leadership of the President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, where we shared the happiness of Eid with the people gathered there, including distinguished figures, elders, and traditional leaders,” Chairman Hersi wrote.
Speaking at the gathering, Chairman Hersi said the warm reception and appreciation shown by the community deeply moved the delegation and reflected the strong bond between the leadership and the public
“We were delighted by the warm welcome and appreciation we received from our people. It clearly demonstrates the goodwill and trust they have towards us,” he said.
During his remarks, Hersi also commended President Irro for choosing to celebrate Eid among ordinary citizens, saying the public values leaders who engage directly with the people and understand their concerns.
“People appreciate leaders who sit with them and understand them, and that feeling was visible on the faces of those present,” Hersi noted. “The President has the wisdom to meet his people directly, allowing them to pray for him and offer constructive advice. This is something the public truly admires, and I congratulate the President for it.”
In a message aimed at reconciliation and unity, the Waddani chairman emphasized the importance of forgiveness during festive occasions, calling on society to embrace tolerance and mutual understanding.
“During these joyful days, people should forgive one another. We have forgiven everyone, and we also ask the public to forgive us,” he concluded.