KULMIYE Press Conference, Slams the Guurti

[Jacaylbaro]

Hargeisa, March 31 2009 (somalilandpress) - In a press conference today, the main opposition party, KULMIYE said they will not recognize any government after the 6th of April when the term extension of the government comes to an end.

 

The press conference which was held at the party’s head quarters in Hargeisa was attended by the Somaliland media. All the party officials were present during the press conference.

 

KULMIYE mentioned the following points in their press conference:

 

* The Guurti’s decision was unconstitutional and they don’t have the mandate to set the date of the elctions.

* There are no emergency situation in the country which makes the elections postponed.

* The former Parliament decision which called for a consultation among all the parties if the elections are to be postponed was not respected.

* The official term of the government ended on 15th of May 2008 and it has been extended for one more year in order the elections to take place which the government has failed to do so.

 

The spokesman for the party then announced that after series of meetings and consultations with the party’s members, KULMIYE Party reached the following seven-point consensus:

 

* The party will not recognize any government after the end of the current governments term on the 6th of April 2009.

* The party is ready to participate in a fair and free elections.

* The party calls the media outlets which is controlled by the government to be neutral between all the parties for the campaign.

* National resources should not be used by the government and it should be free from any party during the elections.

* Security forces should not be used against the people and other parties. The should be neutral among all the parties.

* The judicial system of the country should also be neutral.

* The party welcomes any consultation among the parties and welcome any government based on consultations.

[N.O.R.F]

Blimey. Talk about upping the ante.

[Sir-Qalbi-Adeyg]

Kulmiye needs to start violent riots. This is unacceptable, this is second time they've been cheated.

 

Silaanyo needs me as his political adviser.

[General Duke]

^^^nonsense, no political riots or violence is needed. They need to lead the people but in peaceful ways and means. No violence saxib.

[Paragon]

So maxaa tala ah Norf iyo JB? What's the middle way out of this catch-22?

[Baashi]

Peace and stability in the area is far more important and overrides whatever grievances politician Siilanyo and by extention his clannish supporters may have.

 

Like it or not the voter tally has many inconsistencies. It is clannish in nature. The commision are divided over the issue not to mention the fact that some of the regions have doubts in the tabulation posted by the commison.

 

They are not in a position to render a convincing decision on this issue at this time without going over the tally all over again. To do just that require more resources and time of course. You can't complain the validity of the voter registration on the one hand and urge authorities in charge to expediate election on the other hand! That my Siilanyo supporters does not add up. Wisen up lil bit.

 

Riyaale did not extend his term. He merely asked the guurti to approve the motion tabled by commission. They weighed in and voted for the motion. Fair and square really!

[N.O.R.F]

^But is it constitutional? From minor delays (two months) to 6!

 

Paragon,

 

Not sure what the middle ground is really. Look out for what happens come 6th April.

[NGONGE]

^^ They'll huff and puff and finally agree to the guurti's decision (I hope).

[Abtigiis]

Originally posted by Baashi:

Like it or not the voter tally has many inconsistencies. It is clannish in nature. The commision are divided over the issue not to mention the fact that some of the regions have doubts in the tabulation posted by the commison.

rubbish! what makes you believe that the voter acrimony will be over 6 months later or even a year later? It has nothing to do with malfunctioning computers or other problems,but with each clans desire to appear 'massive'. It is a factor which will have to be lived with, with or without delays in elections.