Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s efforts to reach out to Ethiopia and seek reconciliation are misguided and undermine Somali unity. Ethiopia is exploiting Hassan Sheikh’s weakness and stupidity, and today deployed troops to the Gedo region of Somalia. They know that the more pressure is put on him, the more concessions he will make. Hassan Sheikh is making serious mistakes, and we should take them into account:
The first responsibility of any leader is to address pressing issues at home before anything else. If Hassan Sheikh is truly serious, he should address the grievances of Jubaland and Puntland before addressing Ethiopian concerns and complaints. As the Somali people say, the unwatchful eye often misses what might hurt. Hassan Sheikh certainly does not care much about what might hurt Somalia.
Allah does not accept a charity if not starts from home or from those who need it most. In similar manner, Somalis across the country know that Jubaland and Puntland are part of our country and that what matters to them matters to every Somali citizen.
Just a week ago, there were reports of serious clan clashes between Abgal and Zawadile on the Hiraan-Middle Shabelle border. At about the same time, Hassan sent troops to Jubaland instead of the restive Hirshabelle.
Today near the Cadale area, 40 people were killed and more injured in clashes between Cabdalle Caroone and Maxamed Caroone (Agonyar Gaabane).
Somalis everywhere are suffering from the lack of good leadership at the national level. People, whether they are close to you or not, will not listen to you once they know you are corrupt. Once they realize you have no morals and values. Likewise, people will sooner or later discover whether you differentiate between halal and haram, right and wrong, national interest or foreign interest, personal interest, or public interest.
This is the reality of life.
Ahmed Siad
November 8, 2024
Editor’s Note
[This article has been updated after posting].
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