Faroole is right, Sharif must sign the Galkacyo Accord

[xiinfaniin]

It’s strategically imperative for the survival of Sharif’s tfg to find synergy with Puntland or any other region that is willing to cooperate with the transitional government in a federal framework. Equally important is for Sharif to avoid by all cost to revert or sacked in back to the politics of 1991, where warlords with deep clannish animosity attempted to decide the political framework of Somalia. The abrupt break down of Nairobi negotiation suggest that Sharif, the man whose only appeal to the Somali masses was his ability to compromise, is sadly failing to see the value proposition of the aforementioned strategy, and, even worse, is at risk at heeding the counsel of men who either do not appreciate or resolved to resist the changes that Somalia went through in the last twenty years.

 

The Galkacyo agreement was come about because of the efforts of men of great caliber in an effort to erect the first pillar of a just, practical federal framework where wounds of civil war can be healed, and clannish animosity and mistrust can be mitigated. If one reads the accord itself one sees how these men attempted to be reasonable, how they massaged the tribal sensitivities of Somalis by affirming the authority of the tfg and the autonomy of federal states, Puntland in this case. When many actively campaigned to deepen the mistrust, reasonable people saw the Galkacyo accord as a good, positive step taken to begin the revival of a Somali state. Why would a president whose sole responsibility is to transition the country from the status quo become hesitant in signing such a good deal? Perhaps his constituency and political allies have yet to buy into viability of federalism as a future framework for Somalia. But have they tabled an alternative or explained how to deal with those who spent time and energy in building autonomous admins like Puntland or even Somaliland. Or perhaps Qanyare political philosophy still has a receptive ear in the highest echelons of the tfg arrangement.

 

In the final analysis, and the ambiguity of Sharif’s rationale in delaying the signature notwithstanding, Faroole’s insistence on the implementation of this agreement could not be more right. He might have shown more temper than reason in his press conference in Nairobi, but his objections to Sharif’s delay tactic is hard to explain away.

 

Sharif must honor the hard work of his PM. He must sign the Galkacyo accord. Surely the fickle ones will cry appeasement. But god knows by signing it, Sharif will have laid the foundation of a strong Somali state.

[Abu-Salman]

Main points or details of that crucial accord boowe?

 

We know Somalis self-importance, but as long as they require no more than 17 or 25% of the power share/funds in Sland's absence (let's remember that Puntland is but a major segment of 4 or 5 majors groups and that superficy or land fertility etc is not of much relevance in that respect), then it may be a starter...

 

 

PS: Let's not forget that those who suffered most or Baidoa group's share represent approximatevly the same as the entire D-group's one, while even the relatively numerous South/Central require no more than others's share!

[Mintid Farayar]

^^ Sharif seems to have surprised you lately. Not as easy to guide/advise as the 'Ali Mahdi-type characters' of the past.

 

It's a matter of cold-hard interests. The internal (i.e. Somali) interests that Sharif currently needs to survive in his position are in conflict with the majority of the clauses of the Galka'ayo agreement. It was a poorly calculated gambit on the part of Puntland elites to draft such a one-sided agreement for Ina-Abdirashid Sharmarke to sign. What could Ina-Abdirashid do in that situation? He was between a rock and hard place, and definitely not adroit enough to find a political alternative to present to Faroole & Co. in Galka'ayo.

[Juje]

Originally posted by xiinfaniin:

Sharif must honor the hard work of his PM. He must sign the Galkacyo accord. Surely the fickle ones will cry appeasement. But god knows by signing it, Sharif will have laid the foundation of a strong Somali state.

With all due respects sxb the accord has already been signed - and resigning it again will dishonor the previous signatory who represented TFG.

Look at it from that angle.

[Som@li]

The Shariff camp lack stategy, a win win negotiation, heleb baa cayshi, War mashaariicdu waa badan tahay, Yaan la isku wareerin, There will be Mogadisho accord, Hargaisa accord, As long some see that Galcacyo accord will benefit certain groups, instead of Somalis in general, TFG is destine to fail.

[xiinfaniin]

Originally posted by Abu-Salman:

Main points or details of that crucial accord boowe?

 

We know Somalis self-importance, but as long as they require no more than 17 or 25% of the power share/funds in Sland's absence (let's remember that Puntland is but a major segment of 4 or 5 majors groups and that superficy or land fertility etc is not of much relevance in that respect), then it may be a starter...

 

 

PS: Let's not forget that those who suffered most or Baidoa group's share represent approximatevly the same as the entire D-group's one, while even the relatively numerous South/Central require no more than others's share!

Abu Salman,

The Galkacyo Accord was primarily an interim arrangement in the absence of a fully negotiated federal framework. What the tfg government did was come up a reasonable arrangement for Puntland and tfg to work together in the areas of education, security and the development and fleshing out of federal provision to build a palatable framework for all concern. I believe in this interim arrangement PL is considered as ¼ of Somali pie.

 

It’s not so much that PL is asking too much out of the federal pie as it’s that in certain political quarters the very notion of federalism is quite firmly resented. Sharif it seems is torn between the two camps: those pro federalism and those trying to delay any advancement toward that eventual political station.

 

We urge him to heed the common sense that says a centralized Somali state is a political proposition that is very hard to sell. I am one of those people who believe that federalism is a weak arrangement that can be hardly maintained, a loose framework atop of clannish political settings. But to move back from this deadly cliff, federalism is the only solution, short of a complete take over of the country by one strong group with a strong and practical political vision, which I doubt it will ever emerge.

 

Juje,

 

Why the president's signature is not required here? Why the accord is not implemented?

[Mintid Farayar]

The casual observer might ask why the fuss about this agreement? Well, in spite of the glossy review by some posters of this framework concocted in Galka'ayo -

 

What was even more threatening to non-Puntland groups (the majority of Somalis in the South) in the long run than the few shillings that would be gained by Puntland regarding the staffing/training/maintaining of a rudimentary Coast Guard was:

 

A- The formulation of a Permanent Somalia Constitution in Puntland territory under the tutelage of Puntland elites (in Garowe). Somalis are too well aware of their own history to know what that portends in a permanent power equation encoded in a permanent Constitution (which would naturally give Puntland elites extraordinary powers vis-a-vis other Somali groups ).

 

B- The insistence upon an official Puntland presence at all bilateral and multilateral dealings/agreements/signings/meetings with international actors therefore giving Puntland veto/spoiler powers over national affairs - an exceptional allowance that would rob Sharif of any support from the rest of Somalis.

 

Sharif and his advisors had no choice but to ask for further amendments/changes to the agreement before ratifying it.

[xiinfaniin]

M Yare, as SOL records attest to, you are among those who are afraid of the vapors of their mind, seeing a threat of PL elites coming from every direction.

 

Let me attack your heart again:

 

A- As part of Galkacyo Accord, a joint committee based on Garowe will have been sanctioned to develop provisions of Federal Framework. There are reasons of choosing Garowe as a base for this team, for Garowe is the capital of Puntland, which is a part of tfg arrangement unlike SL.

 

B. Official PL presence at all bilateral and multilateral dealings with international actors was not part of this Accord. It was discussed and agreement could not be reached.

[ElPunto]

Only Somalis would agree to an agreement and sign it and then demand changes and/or renege on it and/or demand a re-signing after signing it.

 

A federal system is in place in many countries where the rights and responsibilities of each entity is set out. Why is it so difficult to come to a similar understanding between TFG and Puntland?

[Mintid Farayar]

Xiin,

It's always amusing when you resort to name calling and take off the thin statesman-wanna-be shirt you try to wear sometimes on SOL.

 

The post is not for you, but rather to illuminate situations for the casual observer of the Somali quagmire who might fall for your 'House of Mirrors'.

 

Carry on, but try not to rise to the bait so easily

[ElPunto]

^I think the 'casual observer' would have serious doubts about your motives. Thus, I as a 'casual observer' would like to see the articles of the agreement and where they match the points you listed above.

[xiinfaniin]

M Yare , that you feel inferior to xiin’s analytical rigor is quite palpable, but one does not concern too much with that, for while you are busy seeking shelter from the political crafts of Puntland Elites , as you put it, others are busy framing the future state.

 

I have addressed the two points you raised. Somalis have no problem with Garoowe and are not afraid of the people who reside in it. And the second point is a one fat lie for that was NOT part of the accord.

[Mintid Farayar]

Originally posted by xiinfaniin:

that you feel inferior to xiin’s analytical rigor is quite palpable

If that helps you sleep better at night, I will allow you to believe that - in the spirit of Islamic charity

[xiinfaniin]

M Yare,

 

Charity is not what I seek on this forum. I am here to undress your feeble argument, and expose your sinister motives.

[Mintid Farayar]

Alas... The stateman-shirt is being put on again....

 

Xiin,

Quite a wardrobe you have, my friend....

 

In a previous thread which was interestingly enough closed by the moderators, you were trying to calm the ire of ONLF-supporters towards Puntland and its supporters and decided to wear a more-fitted shirt (the garments of a clansman desperately trying to keep harmony within the clan against the onslaught of surrounding hostile clans).

 

Originally posted by xiinfaniin:

^^LOOL

 

Mayya awoowe wax badan baan ogahay oo reerku aad buu idiin rabbaayye ha is shiddeynina

 

you are an strategic asset .Intellectuals know Even the clannist amongs us think you are the keyd of the D clan

 

qoorna waa tihiin

 

Gabaygii Sayidku ugu jawaabay xarunta noo soo rar baad isoo xasuusiseen

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So, excuse me, if I tend to get a little confused as to who I'm dealing with - since the changes in extravagant wardrobes/ideologies can confuse some