Mintid Farayar Posted August 22, 2008 Things are getting more complicated for the TFG. After being summoned to Addis, it seems the Ethiopians have painted Abdullahi Yusuf as the impediment to the functionality of the TFG. The Ethiopian Foreign Minister gave an interview to the Financial Times in which he expressed Ethiopia's frustration with the "internal squabbles" of the TFG leadership (FT news article) . Many Somalis closer to the ground claim that Abdullahi Yusuf is being blamed this time by the Ethiopians. This is further proven by Abdullahi Yusuf's interview with the VOA in which he wrapped himself in the mantle of 'protector of the constitution' (VOA interview) . Mr. Yusuf's argument was that the issue is not intransigence on his part but rather his rightful insistence on constitutional law being followed. Those who have heard Mr. Yusuf before noticed this was a far cry from the man who used to make bombastic statements about taking hold of law and order in Somalia with an iron fist. His interview was defensive and sounded very much like an appeal to third parties (maybe the Americans and E.U.) to intercede with the Ethiopians. Let's see how this plays out in the near future. Meanwhile, Puntland has declared A. Yusuf's new oil deal non-applicable to Puntland and even questioned any legal powers the TFG might have over Puntland (Puntland oo diidey heshiiskii C/lahi Yusuf & Kuwait energy) . This clash seems to have its roots in family finances. Puntland's Range deal is spearheaded by Adde Muse's nephew, Liban Muse Boqor, while Mr. Yusuf's Kuwaiti/Malaysian oil deal is managed by his children. Hence the signing bonuses for either family is in jeopardy if the other family has their way. Another interesting development for political watchers to observe and ponder as it develops. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rudy-Diiriye Posted August 22, 2008 oil, pirates, and renting somalia to ethios!! wat they gonna do with all that money? hope they move their daughter to la...i sure will come them rich lil honeys with opens arms. looks dont matter no mo! show me the money babe gal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NASSIR Posted August 22, 2008 FYI, Liban is no longer in Range's BOD. The opposition seek out every narrow crack it can break into and launch their propoganda attack on the goverment and hope one day it collapses from within. The president has nevertheless overcome many times internal divisions designed to weaken the TFG in its search for legitimacy. The same ones he weeded out since they stood in the way of progress forged alliance with the Islamists; unfortunately they could NOT exert any influence on the ground or pitch their political personality as they are mostly in exile. One time, you had put the governor of Mogadishu in par with the president as if both were propped up by the Ethiopian and that Yusuf had no power to either sack or restore him even if he uses the power of the constitution. The president believes in constitutionalism and he is disciplined to observe the rules of the system. The PM was ignorant of the legality of his actions, and all the president did was reinstate the governor because the PM violated the procedures on which to get his decision approved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coloow Posted August 22, 2008 President? Government? legitimacy? Progress? Governor? constitutionalism? disciplined? procedures? Ileen wax waliba waa la qoraa? Sounds like Baqdad Bob on Somalia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member-sol- Posted August 22, 2008 Alle ninku hadalkiisu qalafsana oo qaab darana. "Ethiopia danta soomaaliya ayada garanaysa" Would any sane somalian ever think of saying those words? even if he is protected and helped by ethiopia(puppet), he doesn't have the intelligence to articulate his statements cleverly without being so open. Each time he opens his mouth something unexpectedly comes out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilax Posted August 22, 2008 Ok, we see the old man , Ay, is deprating. Do you think, his departure will bring solution to this fragmented and foreigners looted nation.Again, the Prime minstter is colluding with his matter not just more than a minnor issue, the dismisaal of a mayor. War Somali maxay is mogtahay dhibka haysta iyo halka ay ka hadlayso. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted August 23, 2008 Abdullahi even if he dies today will not have any impact on the new third republic of Somalia. President Yusuf is a man who set the foundation for the state, Camir's concise argument summs it all up. The opposition dont even control the Youth, Al shabaab anymore.. Its over lads, the republic is back the people are in power and the farm looters are no more. No more IndaCade, No more Abdiqasin, No more Barre Huuraale., No more JVA.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geel_jire Posted August 23, 2008 looooooool i cant decide which of the two comments are more ludicrous .. do you guys have a competition of who can come up with the most outrageous BS ? Originally posted by Caamir: The president believes in constitutionalism and he is disciplined to observe the rules of the system. The PM was ignorant of the legality of his actions, and all the president did was reinstate the governor because the PM violated the procedures on which to get his decision approved. this ^ Originally posted by General Duke: Abdullahi even if he dies today will not have any impact on the new third republic of Somalia. President Yusuf is a man who set the foundation for the state, Camir's concise argument summs it all up. The opposition dont even control the Youth, Al shabaab anymore.. Its over lads, the republic is back the people are in power and the farm looters are no more. No more IndaCade, No more Abdiqasin, No more Barre Huuraale., No more JVA.. or this ^ ... the only thing missing is the disclaimer at the end of your comments ... not everybody gets your satire ... we have some very susceptible tfg cheerleaders in here (wouldn't want them to ingest too much BS) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rudy-Diiriye Posted August 23, 2008 yup! them chearleaders r getting delirious!! me loves being in the west-cost.. when them cheerleader pass out, i can come in here and spank them.. watch! one of them is gonna get fired tonite!! cuz hes slept on his shift. losers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted August 24, 2008 Ilaahay baan waxaa na dhex joojin ,,,,,,,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
