Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Farmajo delivered his promised speech last night


 Outgoing Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo delivered his promised speech last night, following the resignation of pro-government regional leaders, who openly opposed the extension of the lawmakers' term on April 12th.


President Farmajo, who first verbally attacked some regional governments and foreign governments as an obstacle to peaceful elections in the country, welcomed the calls made in recent hours by regional governments in the country. Galmudug and HirShabelle decision to oppose the extension, backed by Prime Minister Roble.


"The Somali people will know tonight who is working to ensure that elections do not take place, that the government is destroyed, and who is supporting the peace, nationhood and unity of the Somali people," said President Farmajo in his speech.


The president also said that next Saturday he will address members of the lower house of the federal parliament to address the issue of the country's elections.



"As the guardian of the Constitution, and I must balance the political agreement reached with the last law passed by the House of the People, I will address the House of the People of the Federal Republic of Somalia on Saturday to restore the country's electoral process. agreed by the Heads of the Federal and State Governments, ”he said.


President Farmajo also called on the signatories of the September 17th agreement to convene an emergency meeting to sign the remaining clauses, without preconditions, in order to move forward with the implementation of a mutually agreed upon election.


"As a government, we are ready to hold unconditional elections based on previous agreements reached on September 17, 2020, and the recommendations of the technical committees reached in Baidoa on February 16, 2021," he said. Pharmacist.


Finally, President Farmajo called on all parties in Somalia to stop anything that could lead to instability in the country, instructing security agencies to maintain stability in the capital and the safety of civilians, and to avoid anything that could jeopardize security. and the Somali people to support the Armed Forces.

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