SO FAR, MOHAMED HUSSEIN ROBLE AS PRIME MINISTER WAS NOT IMPRESSIVE

Let us give him the benefit of the doubt, and wish him every success in making through to the elections. It is true Somalis have little patience for slow delivery of public services, but they are equally good in giving a politician a chance to prove himself/ herself – not for a long time, though.

Sor far, Roble was careful not to outshine his boss, conceding his constitutional executive powers to Farmajo. Keeping a low profile may have saved him politicaly until now, on the one hand, while that might not have earned him leadership points he needs for a successful future political career, on the other hand.

It is now about time he shows leadership based on fair judgement, consensus building and political maturity. Any politician who becomes hostage to his/her immediate clan constituency cannot develop national leadership score and will not be able to lead by positive example. Mohamed Hussein Roble is now on the spotlight and will not be able to hide behind Farmajo as he has been doing since his appointment as prime minister. Good luck! They said the taste of pudding is in the eating. It is to be seen how Roble will handle, reconcile and synchronise a) Farmajo interference b) Ambitions of the Council of presidential candidates c) Puntland and Jubaland complaints against the Federal Government.

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THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF BLOGGING

In response to a question by a WDM reader, who thought blog writing is an old fashion,

I totally agree. However, I thought it was necessary to dedicate a blog exclusively to Somali issues. Moreover, political figures don’t use websites – they either use blogs or podcasts. Scholars use blogs or journals. Some do interviews with reputable journalists to send their messages across. That is because mainstream media, including social media, don’t give the freedom of expression bloggers need to cover their fields of interest. Bloggers enjoy the creative works they do. You may not feel that until you become one or hook up with one regularly.

But, remember this: blogs are the most reliable tools for political writers and commentators living in countries where freedom of press doesn’t exist. In other words, blogs are media of the rebels, politically and morally brave. Blogs still exist and much relevant in all authoritarian and conservative regimes.

Finally, many readers of WDM articles, including diplomats, politicians and researchers, have confessed to me that they found WDM blog not only interesting, but also enlightening and useful. That is why many had subscribed to the blog. Don’t you agree?

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