File Photo Somali Times/Somalia president Hassan Sheikh employing his daughter Jihan Hassan Sheikh
One year ago the Somali corrupted legislature made history by re-electing shady President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud for a second term, marking a significant milestone for the nation’s political landscape. Despite the challenges and polarization surrounding the recent election shady President secured another term in office, becoming the first person in the country’s history to achieve such a feat.
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Somalia President’s first anniversary as the Commander-in-Chief and the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, focusing on employing his family, wife, daughter, sons, brothers, nephews, nieces, employing one’s own kids and close relatives and encouraged government officials to do the same.
Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud before he become president for the first time was a teacher and one of his wives used to sell petrol Km4 on the road in Mogadishu. Now Hassan and his family own properties in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Turkey, UAE and the EU. Hassan and his family are now multimillionaires according to sources Somali officials told Somali Times Hassan Sheikh’s net worth is over 500 million US dollars.
Read: Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh history of corruption 2012-2017
It’s noteworthy to mention that Hassan Sheikh’s campaign slogan was, ‘Somalia in harmony and living in harmony with the world.’
This highlights Hassan’s approach to governance and his ambition to establish a Somalia that is not isolated from the world but rather open to investment and security cooperation. Strong institutions will protect foreign investors, and Somalis can live in peace with their neighbors and the world. However, this does not mean the absence of conflict, conflicting priorities, or taking a stand against any domestic and international aggression.
Regarding the challenges facing Somalia, the deteriorating situation in Las Anod is unfortunate. While the President Hassan Sheikh conciliatory tone and stance against the renewed conflict in the area are commendable, it is clear that more action is needed. It is a delicate situation to navigate when the only option available is a peaceful approach. However, it is crucial to emphasize that Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable, and separatists’ aggression against Somali citizens is unacceptable. Therefore, a peaceful resolution must be sought while also ensuring that the rights and safety of Somali citizens are protected.
Another sticking point is managing the unrealistic demand of the Puntland administration. A few days ago, the Prime Minister delivered a speech acknowledging the Puntland administration’s hindrance of the debt relief process. According to the Prime Minister the debtor has made Puntland’s participation a prerequisite for debt relief, which the Prime Minister’s statement inadvertently provided validation to the opposing administration. Consequently, this regional administration swiftly seized upon the statement as a political tool. If the Prime Minister’s statement holds true, I believe the federal government should confront the debtor on two fronts.
Firstly, it is the responsibility of the national government to engage in international agreements, including debt relief and securing new loans. International institutions such as the World Bank or IMF should not require the involvement of local governors or regional tribal representatives in such agreements. Therefore, this requirement or request must be countered with different and more legitimate arguments.
Somalia has a legitimate government, and the signing of foreign treaties is the role of the federal government, despite Hargeisa being a part of Somalia.
Somalia president is on the history books for most corrupt president ever had Somalia.