MOGADISHU (Dawan Africa) – Somalia’s Presidency has announced that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has congratulated Abdiqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali (Firdhiye) and Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril (Abwaan) on their election as President and Vice President of Northeastern State.
In a statement released by Villa Somalia on Saturday, the President praised the conduct of the State Assembly in Las Anod, noting what he described as the maturity shown by lawmakers, Assembly leaders, and presidential candidates during the election process.
According to the statement, President Hassan Sheikh expressed his wishes for the new leaders, urging them to promote unity, peace, and development in Northeastern State.
“I wish President Abdiqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali and his deputy Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril success in becoming leaders who unite the people of Northeastern State and work for peace, development, and state-building,” Villa Somalia quoted the President as saying.
The Presidency added that the Federal Government of Somalia is ready to support Northeastern State in advancing the federalisation process.
The statement further urged the people and leadership of Northeastern State to strengthen unity and cooperation in order to address challenges and work toward lasting progress.