By Jama Feyte, Waddani Shadow Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister
The leading two opposition parties a new alliance to unseat President Muse Bihi Abdi and defeat his ruling party’s Kulmiye.
Opposition party Waddani and political association Kaah have joined forces in a coalition that could reshape Somaliland’s political landscape ahead of the November elections. Announced today in Hargeisa, the partnership expects to consolidate support and challenge the ruling party’s dominance.
The agreement, signed by Waddani leader Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan, Kaah leader Mahamud Hashi Abdi, and Waddani presidential candidate Abdirahman Irro, establishes a strategic partnership for the November elections.
Key points include Kaah’s endorsement of Waddani’s presidential candidate, Hon. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, in exchange for government positions if Waddani wins. Both parties also agreed to reopen Somaliland’s constitution to review the seat allocation system and to address the Sool region’s issues through peaceful dialogue.
