WDM EDITORIAL

Do:

1. Unify FMS to take common policy stance on national governance issues;

2. Build national army and security agencies drawing from all regions of the country;

3. Develop common and consensual economic framework for entire country;

4. Have standard regulations for public servants and service;

5. Eliminate nepotism and cronyism in government appointments and hiring of personnel and perceptions of that nature;

6. Respect 4.5 clan power-sharing formula on merit basis, until the time comes that we are able to do it away;

7. Follow the Provisions of the Federal Constitution and respect the checks and balance of power therein;

8. Consult widely on major legislations and decision-making;

9. Build strong public institutions that last;

10. Establish streamlined, efficient and supported Somali diplomatic embassies.

11. Fight corruption, Alshabab, ignorance, hunger and diseases.

12. Be mindful of government duplications of services, wastefulness and overspenditures.

Don’t:

1. Engage in confrontations with FMS;

2. Support sub-clan based initiatives and projects;

3. Disrespect fine Somali traditions and culture and but enhance them;

4. Shy away from being a proud Somali President for all.