It is over, and democracy dead on arrival. Back to the infamous legacy. http://www.facebook.com/Puntlandstatetv/videos/1000147424384998

I did read that too, but then again, others who were more privy to SNM's intents well before the 1988 war, disagree. Members of SSDF incl. A Yusuf said so as much. Then I saw a letter said to have been a speech A Silanyo intended to read at the May, 1991 conference in Burco to declare a transitional government for Somalia, that was till the conference was hijacked by 'Gaas Dhegoole - hardliners within SNM ranks' who forced A Silanyo to instead declare SL; reason: the Jibouti meeting, where A Mahdi and O Arte had been named leaders of Somalia with no consultation with armed rebels. A Tuur & Co were said to have been of the same view. Two wings within SNM on either side of the issue. Truth is found somewhere in between.

It is actually better this way, for it gives Issims more influence over the electoral process, takes power away from politicians, and sidelines armed opposition from derailing the elections.

It looks to have escalated matters rather than diffused it. My prediction: a 3rd round of Issims shall get together, and reconcile the proposals, this one, and the October 28th proposal, and in the end, a final resolution shall come out with all parties agreeing to a resolution. Issims met with Deni and opposition, and this was intended a middle ground.

Sorry, mate, I did not realise you posted it already. SSC-KHATUMO traditional leaders meeting in Garoowe have proposed that Puntland elections: "Should be held on the 8th of January, The current parliament gets one year extension and elects the president and the vice president, and After 12 months a new president, a VP and a new parliament gets elected through one-person, one-vote popular vote." Garaad Jama Garaad Ali, the Supreme traditional leader of SSC-KHATUMO, rejected their proposal outright and called it a dangerous move that could endanger both Puntland and SSC-KHATUMO. https://twitter.com/radiodaljir/status/1732391181252751583?s=20

Foundation built upon falsities eventually falters finally falling flat on its visage. Besides, you do not need a plan B, when your master plan is being marketed under the false slogan of being Africa's best kept secret, do you? Shamed to say, but Shankaroon was long shagged under shady shenanigans by its chinless chauffeurs shilling for the chanced overlords.

This is dangerously troubling, and worse when the fitna reaches the house with women and children singing their praise. Indeed we are in trouble.

President of Puntland has appointed members to the Electoral Matters Negotiation Committee. The committee's primary responsibility is to oversee and coordinate election-related matters in the region. The appointed members are as follows: Abdi Farah Said Juha (Chairman): Mr. Juha will serve as the chairman. Ibrahim Artan Haji Bakin (Member) Dr. Naceema Abdirahman (Member) Abdullahi Mohamed Hassan (Member) Mohamed Abdirahman Dhabancad (Member) Hassan Yusuf Majabe (Member): Hassan Caballa Hassan (Member): The newly appointed members will work collectively to promote transparency, inclusivity, and fairness in the electoral process in Puntland. Their efforts will play a vital role in facilitating a peaceful and successful election.

And it gets worse. What is going on here?

What the effing hell is Abaagadho? https://www.facebook.com/100090190998248/videos/303887699209089 What is going on in this video? What is this man wearing female bangles doing in Hargeysa?

They never learn. They keep coming, and are being taken prisoners. https://www.facebook.com/100083131761242/videos/856424465975653 https://www.facebook.com/DalmarMediaServices/videos/3278059732494551

Hang on, did you not say the same about SSC-Khatumo? Besides, what have you got against reer Awdal seeking self-rule? Or does that go against the interest of reerka, in which case damn reer Awdal? Have we not learnt anything in last 50 years that said mentality neither benefits you, I or anyone else?

That would be a bad idea, and cheats the public of being part of the election process. Lessons learnt alone, and the experience would be worth it. I think the opposition should be part of the process, fix what is missing, build upon what has been achieved thus far, and not lose valuable gains from the local elections. Otherwise, momentum will have been lost, and same questions shall arise in 5 years time. Imagine, if Faroole carried out the Presidential election 10 years.

From the look if it, it does not look like they will, as they are as bad as him, if not worse. Like the average politician in the current crop of prima donnas, he is as single-dimensional as a blunt bodkin, likes to escalate till the proverbial faeces hits the fan, and speaks from other side of his blooded mouth in the final hour. Very foolish! And then what? How does that help?

And here is the opposition. https://www.facebook.com/DalmarMediaServices/videos/739263588017111

Election Commission (PEC) and political parties on the same page. Now or Never!

Deni at Caana Yaskax making the case for 1m1v elections, and offering opposition to "gar naqsi".

SL prisoners of war talking about how the are being treated in custody. https://www.facebook.com/100083131761242/videos/6574658665993467

The state of these young men used. abused. and then tossed into the fire, is truly very sad. https://www.facebook.com/Nadaarajr/videos/212800521837545

SL militia attacked nomads in SSC grazing terrain killing two young men a couple of days ago, and then attacked on Wednesday, this time it did not end so well for them. This is the commander in charge of ammunition taken as PoW hopefully sharing a cell with his Commander F C Botan. Casualties Another Sr officer, Commander of the Birjeex unit, Haybe Dawaco is confirmed dead Other PoWs