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Former Somalia president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu, described recent statements from the government—implying that the country’s governance is not being shared—as alarming. He called for a return to dialogue and a political agreement that is satisfactory to all parties.
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The former president noted that Somalia is at a critical juncture, and it is inappropriate for the country’s leadership to insist on decisions that lack a broad consensus.
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“The governance of Somalia does not belong to any single individual, nor should it. If there is a path forward, it must be shared; if there is no such path, then it is incumbent upon the Somali people to deliberate among themselves,” said Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, addressing the ongoing political dispute.
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Sharif Sheikh Ahmed stated that the government’s mandate has expired 15, May, 2026. He also criticized the controversial constitutional amendments and the electoral process, characterizing them as lacking a foundation in political consensus.