Democratization Of Puntland. The Next Journey. Video

[Abdirazak_PTL]

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I love how we as puntlanders speak about realities facing our state, this will result in open dialogue and sharing of ideas to better our people and state. Other regions in Somalia do not hold these type of discussions regarding the situation of their people. I mean can you imagine openly sharing ideas under shabab in mogadishu? I doubt it.

 

We need to assess our weaknesses and turn them into our strengths and our enemies will be left behind in the dark ages because they dont face their problems and needless to say will never advance. For example today Puntland has an airforce and strong marine institute that is developing. I believe these security appratus will add to our already strong police and pis institutions.

 

I believe the democratization of Puntland is long over-due because if any region in Somalia is truly democratic it's puntland. I say this because where-else do you see all somalis living freely and under no threat except in puntland? I cant go to hargeisa and talk about somalia that is not democracy at all. I dont think I could ever dare open a hotel puntland in hargeisa where-as we the advanced people of puntland allow somaliland to open up a hotel in bosaso called hotel somaliland. You judge who is more democratic? Puntland

 

The fact of the matter is puntland citizens are democratic by nature and its time our political system reflects this, we need to take this step into having a democratic region where the people vote for the best man. This will lessen wars in puntland because everyone will know the majority has voted for the president and will respect the system. I believe this is a long over-due journey for puntland and I call upon President Farole to make the dream become a reality.

 

2011 I want to see in Puntland active political parties and also mr farole educating the citizens about the new system. We should use 2011-2012 as the year we educate puntlanders on the democratic system puntland will be having, opening of political party offices in the state. The political parties should acquaint itself with the people and help in spreading the message of democracy from cities to towns. Once we have puntlanders all educated about the system 2013 will be the election year where the parties will actively sell their program to the public.