His opposition to both HSM and Farmajo might have been personal as you say but I guarantee you the path they have chosen would not have been acceptable to any Puntland president. Farmajo was not interested in gaining Puntland as he thought he could sideline to appease Galmudug and HAG base. HSM just followed his footsteps and followed the advice of the likes of Sanbalooshe who said a HAG president can easily extend his term if Farmajo could do it. It is that kind of mentality that is in play and no Puntland president could do anything about it.

Garaad Jama wanted Sanaag not to be included in the North East state because majority of the elders there were against joining. He said since we were asking Somaliland to respect our elder's stance we must respect thiers intil they come along. He never been pro Puntland. He was not listened to and was ignored.

You are mistaken if you think Puntland’s rift with Mogadishu is due to the UAE. It has always existed, long before the UAE established relations there. The problem in Mogadishu, since the time of Sheikh Sharif, is that the two presidents—namely Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (HSM) and Farmaajo—convinced themselves that they could sideline Puntland, tear up the agreed constitution, and forcibly consolidate power using Turkish backing. They showed no interest in reconciliation or general consensus, unlike the approach taken during Arta and Embagathi. To date, both presidents have failed miserably, and we are where we are today because of their misguided policies. Between them, they have wasted 13 years with nothing substantial achieved in Somalia, despite all the training and manpower provided by foreign powers. Al-Shabaab controls more territory today than it did when they were first in power. Imagine that. Compare this to the Sheikh Sharif era, when there was steady progress: Mogadishu was liberated, Somalis agreed on a constitution, and for the first time Somalis elected their leaders on Somali soil. As for the Puntland elders, there are only two Isims. Boqor Burhan fell out with Dani a long time ago when he sided with Ilmo Diyano, while Garaase is being manipulated by the infamous Aaran Jaan. Both the PSF and Jima’ale wield little influence militarily. Since losing American support, the PSF has been reduced to around 100–200 soldiers, albeit well armed. Jima’ale also has limited power; he was nearly disarmed by Dani and is left with only a few aging Siyad Barre–era technicals. Dani, on the other hand, enjoys strong support in Mudug and Sanaag. While he faces opposition in Nugaal and Bari, those regions are unlikely to align themselves with Ilmo Diyano and Aaran Jaan. Therefore, I would caution against underestimating him. Also, if you really have Somalia's interest at heart what you would be calling for should be Somali solution free from foreign countries be it Turkey, Saudi or any other. None of them care about Somalis unless it is in their interest.

I am not sure if that is the whole story. UAE with their own divisive agenda have helped Puntland with a lot. I believe if it was not their help Daaish would have overrun Bosaso by now. They also pay PMPF's salaries as well as many recently trained police. What needs to happen is to Somali leaders stop being nutters and work on Somali solution promoted by Somali agenda alone. Prostituting ourselves to Emirates or Saudis would only complicate the division and pronlong the civil war. HSM now thinks Saudis can come to his rescue and stay in power when all he has shown was complete incomptence. We are where we are because of him. Why change the constitution the only thing Somalis agreed on? Why seek division when the country has not yet recovered from long civil war?

What is the UAE's end goal of messing with every Muslim country? Surely, it cannot be resources as they are blessed with plenty?

When some Muslims seemed celebrating and blaming Iran, I told them don't celebrate because when they are done with Iran they will attack Arab countries one by one. Now it is happening.

War time British leader Churchill was once asked what was his greatest challenge to his adminstration, he said: "events, my dear boy, events". Now events are turning the Somali politics upside down. Dani wants Somali presidency come what may, and Hassan know he is his greatest challenge to his crown hence why he is not seeking peace with him. One way or another there will be election or selection next year in Somalia and Dani thinks his time has come. Therefore, he is throwing a bone to Somaliland and telling them, boys play ball and I might give you some of the things that you need. That is all to it.

Puntland want SSC Khatumo to establish itself as strong state that can stand on its own feet. The problem is due to past experiences Reer Puntland don't trust Khatumo leaders as they suspect if they let them go they might join seccessionists like Xaglatoosiye, Ali Khalif Galaydh and others. At the moment the policy is see and watch, hence not completely against the PM's visit. It is a blow to seccessionist claim over this region and political coup for Khatumo statehood, as well as being the first time a national leader put foot on what used to be called British Somaliland in over 30 years.

Lafta lafta kkkkkkkk Just watch there is no name calling like he does for Dani, Madoobe, Abirahman Abdishakur or HSM. It is like he is referring to one of his mates. Allah qabyaalad ciyaal macne maleh gashay xumaa!!!! Where are the NN crews, they use to call this guy a nationalist but look at him bootlicking Amxaaro, Subxaana Allah.

I hear the girl who conducted the interviews was jailed and later freed by Cirro admin. Wonder why? I think he felt it was ammunition for Puntland to use as a proof for SL's support for Daacish and Alshabab.

The country needs skilled foreigners in the sectors such as engineering, health and education but they should be properly vetted before entering the country. The fact that foreigners want to come and work in Somalia shows the country has great potential to achieve economic development.

This how you deal with ignorance: enlightening

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