LasAnod, Somalia – Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Sunday mentioned the SSC-Khaatumo administration was established primarily based on the desire of the folks, signaling rising federal help for the rising native authorities in northern Somalia.
Talking at a big public occasion in LasAnod attended by conventional elders, native leaders, and hundreds of residents, Barre praised the unity of the neighborhood and their dedication to the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The gathering was a part of what has been described as a “peace and unity” tour by the Prime Minister.
“The SSC-Khaatumo administration got here into being via the need of its folks,” Barre mentioned in his speech. “As of tonight, they are going to be entitled to the identical rights as some other federal member state in Somalia.”
He urged SSC-Khaatumo leaders to speed up efforts to transition the administration from an interim standing to a totally functioning governance construction whereas reaffirming Mogadishu’s dedication to supporting peace and federalism.
“It crammed me with pleasure and deep affection to witness your unity and the way you preserved the flag of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Thankfully, tonight, the blue flag is flying over many components of the northern areas,” the Prime Minister mentioned.
Barre added that his historic go to to Laascaanood mirrored a broader dedication to strengthening nationwide cohesion at a time when Somalia is navigating inner divisions and rising requires autonomy from some areas.
Through the ceremony, audio system representing numerous ranges of management and neighborhood elders echoed requires nationwide unity and thanked the Prime Minister for recognizing SSC-Khaatumo’s aspirations.
The go to comes amid rising political momentum in SSC-Khaatumo, following its break from Somaliland management in early 2023.
