Somali Leaders Congratulate New Hirshabelle Leadership

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has congratulated Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Gudlawe) on his re-election as Hirshabelle State Leader and Abdifatah Hassan Afrah on his election as Deputy State Leader following Saturday’s vote in Jowhar.

President Hassan Sheikh wished the new leadership success in carrying out its responsibilities and called for accelerated efforts to strengthen peace, reconciliation, state-building and public services across Hirshabelle.

The President also commended the electoral process, stressing the importance of advancing democratisation, strengthening state institutions and encouraging public participation in Somalia’s political process.

Prime Minister H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre also congratulated the newly elected leaders, urging them to prioritise peace and security, social cohesion, reconciliation and improved public services.

The Speaker of the House of the People, H.E. Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur (Jaamac), welcomed the election results and commended the Hirshabelle House of Representatives, candidates and people of the state for demonstrating political maturity, patience and civic responsibility throughout the process.

South West State Leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe), former Prime Minister Ali Mohamed Gedi and Galmudug State Leader-elect Liban Ahmed Hassan also congratulated the new Hirshabelle leadership.

They expressed confidence that the new administration would strengthen peace, security, reconciliation, state-building and development, while Liban highlighted the longstanding ties between Hirshabelle and Galmudug and called for closer cooperation between the neighbouring states.