Deni, the governor of Puntland in Somalia has been absent for 55 days

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The Puntland governor is scheduled to come back Puntland this week after his longest trip while he was away from Puntland.

The trip of the governor of Puntland was unique and related to his personal affairs, as there was no one from his government accompanying him on the trip.

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Said Deni after 55 days of his absence from Puntland, the tenure of the councils is running out, the rights of the workers and the soldiers have not been paid for months salary.

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Since President Deni left Garowe in the middle of August, he has not been seen in public, and he spent most of his time in the United Arab Emirates.

The constitution of Puntland states that the President and the Vice President cannot be absent from the country for more than sixty (60) days without reason.

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Two weeks ago, the governor of Puntland went to Kenya, and now he is in Addis Ababa.

The Parliament of Puntland is supposed to open its last session on October 25, as it is known, this session was used to approve the special budget for the three months from January to March, but the plan is different than before.

The governor of Puntland Said Deni is accused of wanting an additional term.

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The Puntland Electoral Commission (PEC) has prepared a plan to present to the parliament which is the schedule of the election which is hidden in an extension period to imitate the people of Puntland which is supposed to hold the election in the month of April 2024.

If the plan for a four-month technical extension comes into effect, it is set to be replaced by mid-2025.

The future of Puntland seems to be uncertain, the President of Puntland, who has already been informed that his tough plans for Puntland, can be said Deni to be the last attempt, as he has not faced the reality until now.