Positive lessons one can learn Farmaajo’s government and N&N politics?

[Arafaat]

As Farmaajo and N&N seem on their way out, one wonders what are the positive lessons one could learn from this episode in Government and politics?
 

The negative lessons are quite clear and have been mentioned numerous times, but what are the positive elements in the policies and politics that one should try to keep and save guard, to avoid throwing the baby out with the bathwater? 

 

 

[Che -Guevara]

I would say the Farmaajo era showed the need for real institutions, a proper judiciary including a constitutional court, professional civil service, and a well-trained police force. More importantly, we need 1q1c. The fate of millions of Somalis can't be in the hands of few men.

[baala xoofto]

1 hour ago, Che -Guevara said:

More importantly, we need 1q1c. The fate of millions of Somalis can't be in the hands of few men.

1q1c - I don't see that possible any time soon for South Somalia. Because the ingredients are not there. 

If 1q1c is ever undertaken, then what took place in the recently farce elections would be a child's play when you consider what will take place in 1q1c setting. 

The following is required for a 1q1c elections

1. A government that has monopoly on power and can exercise that power in all regions where 1q1c is taking place

2. That 'monopoly' on power should be one that is bestowed on the government by the people not the other way round - i.e. a dictator has monopoly on power but if the people are unwilling, then it is a DOA.

3. There should a power that is opposed to that Government that is able to keep it accountable and make sure it delivers the promises. 

If you don't have the above, then it is will either become a farce like the one we just saw  

 

[Arafaat]

4 hours ago, Che -Guevara said:

I would say the Farmaajo era showed the need for real institutions, a proper judiciary including a constitutional court, professional civil service, and a well-trained police force. More importantly, we need 1q1c. The fate of millions of Somalis can't be in the hands of few men.

Yes, many lessons of what is needed and is missing. But what did he and his government do right? As in achievements  that a next government ought to keep and further enhance ?

[Che -Guevara]

30 minutes ago, Arafaat said:

Yes, many lessons of what is needed and is missing. But what did he and his government do right? As in achievements  that a next government ought to keep and further enhance ?

His administration will be remembered primarily for two things: security and financial reforms. They have managed to professionalize the SNA and decrease the dependency on regional and clan militias. There's now a core professional force including the officer Corps that can be built on. The administration also managed to diversify the recruitment process. SNA has individuals from every part of Somalia though the majority is still from the central and southwest regions. Fahad reorganized NISA and turn into a functioning and professional agency.  In actual confrontations, SNA defeated Al-Shabab or repulsed their acts. Of course, their numbers are still limited and the arms embargo is not helping. More importantly, the lack of unified politics means they will always fight with one hand tied behind their back. I do honestly believe a combined SNA and regional forces can defeat AS, but that requires leadership. His rigidity meant there was no possibility of a unified security plan that would involve SNA and regional Darwish. 

AMISOM is still here in the form of ATMIS. That said, the administration has managed to change the mandate despite enormous pressure from many groups. There is now a framework for ATMIS exit. The next leader if sincere can manage to use this mandate for ATMIS exit by continuing to build on the SNA improvement. ATMIS framework includes a pathway to lifting the arms embargo.

The financial reforms the administration instituted allowed steady salaries for all civil servants including the SNA. The civil service and SNA got their salaries even when some countries stopped their budgetary support. The reforms facilitated the loan forgiveness process. The admin improved the revenue collection process which allowed an increase in the tax collection. The Central Bank assumed its rightful place. Deloitte & Touche LLP gave the bank a clean bill of health following an audit of the bank’s 2020 Financial Statements. For the first time, the incoming government might actually have funds in the bank. It must be noted that SNA soldiers used to be paid 100 dollars. It is now 450.

Finally, Farmajo's admin was comparatively less corrupt. And as a person, his even opponents admitted he has not amassed personal wealth at the expense of the public and government. No hotels and villas in or outside Somalia.

The stability he and Hassan Kheyre created allowed things to happen. It had an unfortunate end as we know, but that's something the next admin can learn from. That was the longest relationship between any Somali president and his PM

[maakhiri1]

Number 1. achievement is the financial reform, Bailey did a great work working with International financial institutions, no more caagle, ghost army, everything that goes in and out is accounted for.

Number 2,  stopping international meddling, tried, with some success. Under CULUSOW, every SIRDOON had an office in VILLA Somalia.

In the end, I think the negative far outweighs the positive, because of so many missed opportunities, The biggest challenge which is there for the next leader is taming these opportunistic leaders in Mogadishu and Regional leaders, without authority over them, they will again sabotage the next leader

 

 

[Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar]

Dowladdaan hadda jirto, especially when Xasan Kheyre was a ra'iisul wasaare, united the support of millions of Soomaalis from every clan, some ardently and unbelievably. They did this not because of financial or political interest, just for the sake of political ideology. That alone is overachievement.

7 hours ago, Che -Guevara said:

For the first time, the incoming government might actually have funds in the bank. It must be noted that SNA soldiers used to be paid 100 dollars. It is now 450.

That is why they are fiercely loyal to dowladda, regardless how many times the corrupt qabyaaladists tried to cause division. I don't think neighbouring countries pay close to that amount to their soldiers. I remember Kiikuuyada, it was around $300.

[Arafaat]

16 hours ago, Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar said:

Dowladdaan hadda jirto, especially when Xasan Kheyre was a ra'iisul wasaare, united the support of millions of Soomaalis from every clan, some ardently and unbelievably. They did this not because of financial or political interest, just for the sake of political ideology. That alone is overachievement.

That is why they are fiercely loyal to dowladda, regardless how many times the corrupt qabyaaladists tried to cause division. I don't think neighbouring countries pay close to that amount to their soldiers. I remember Kiikuuyada, it was around $300.

So, inclusivity and making many feel part of the government even those who previously did not feel part or felt they were excluded because of their clan lineage, hence the fierce support and loyalty from many different sections.