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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