WDM EDITORIAL

Mr Mohamed Abdullahi (FARMAAJO) must see the writing on the wall.

There is no way for him to continue squattering in Villa Somalia with no legitimacy to be there. It is, in fact, shameless not to feel the gravity of the political situation he and his country are in, given what had transpired in Somalia for more than three decades of unrest, civil war and statelessness. Only a fool ignores the recent history of Somalia’s state failure and mahem its poor people endured and went through. I still believe that it isn’t too late yet for FARMAAJO to put everything on the table by giving up any notion to cling to the presidency, and behave like an outlaw in the eyes of the people of Somalia and international community at large.

Those supporting Mr Farmaajo for whatever reasons or motivation they may have, are accomplices in illegalities and disservice to the nation.

The voices of Somalia’s international partners and friends of Somalia must be heard loud and clear that they won’t be pushed around to participate in lawlessness and power grab by any means necessary, including total disregard of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

The leaders of the Federal Member States must feel the historical weight on their shoulders before the people of Somalia and world community. The country can’t tackle with extremists, poverty, diseases and ignorance, while there are no responsible authorities to guide and lead a collective response to the challenges of the time.

The political grilock and electoral impasse must be broken immediately, and fair, free and inclusive elections be held to produce legitimacy of the governors and consent of the governed.

US POSITION ON ELECTORAL IMASSE IN SOMALIA

The United States is deeply concerned by the electoral impasse in Somalia, which is creating political uncertainty that threatens security, stability, and development in the country. We call on Somalia’s federal and member state leaders to set aside narrow political objectives, uphold their responsibilities to the people of Somalia, and agree to immediately hold transparent and inclusive elections.