Somali Prime Minister Meets Presidential Candidates
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) The Prime Minister of Somalia Mohammed Hussein Roble has held a meeting with presidential candidates in Mogadishu.
The meeting revolved around strengthening security in the capital and preparing Somalia for inclusive and transparent elections. Presidents of Galmudug and Hirshabelle attended the meeting.
Roble assured Presidential candidate that inclusive and transparent elections will take place in Somalia.
“We discussed the political situation and agreed to work together on security” wrote in Facebook Abdirahman Abdishakur, a presidential candidate.
President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed endorsed the September 17 electoral model following a declaration by Prime Minister Roble that the Federal Government of Somalia “is committed to facilitating elections based on 17 September agreement and Baidoa Recommendations”.
Somali Federal Government and Opposition Candidates Agree Peaceful Demonstrations
Mogadishu (PP News ) The Prime Minister of Somalia Mohammed Hussein Roble today held a meeting with the Union of the Somali Presidential Candidates in Mogadishu. Attended by two former Somali Presidents and other candidates, the meeting took place one day before planned Friday demonstrations that opposition candidates had called for earlier this week.
Roble and Presidential Candidates discussed ways to break the electoral deadlock, and the need to conduct peaceful demonstrations following the 19 February violent demonstrations. The Federal Government of Somalia apologised for the manner the security forces responded to demonstrations. This breakthrough was made possible by the Presidential Candidates who distanced themselves from Yusuf Mohamud Siyad Indha’ade, who had claimed to have taken over security at the Unknown Soldier’s Monument.