President-elect Abdirahman expresses his gratitude to the outgoing President for his service to the nation
The outgoing president H. E. Musa Bihi Abdi on Saturday met his successor President-elect Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro at the presidency as the nation undergoes the change of guard at the helm of the country’s executive.
Following an election held highly and hailed both locally and internationally, the WADDANI flagbearer and his running mate VP-elect Mohamed Ali Abdi were given the mandate by the electorate to steer the country further.
The incumbent President H.E. Musa Bihi Abdi immediately after the elections congratulated his challenger for wining the elections in a fashion unseen in the developing world, further depicting the maturity in Somaliland’s democratic system which happens to be the 8th national elections to be held in the short space of time of only a quarter of a century.
| Following their meeting yesterday, the Presidency circulated the following press release: – | |||
| PRESS RELEASE | |||
Meeting Between President-elect Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and President Muse Bihi Abdi. Hargeisa, Somaliland –
Today, Saturday 23rd November 2024, marks a historic moment in the Republic of Somaliland’s democratic journey.
His Excellency Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, the President-elect of the Republic of Somaliland met with His Excellency Musa Bihi Abdi, the incumbent President of the Republic of Somaliland at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa. The meeting underscored the commitment of both presidents to ensuring a peaceful transfer of power and fostering national unity.
During their discussions, President Musa Bihi Abdi reaffirmed his dedication to upholding the nation’s constitutional processes and wished the President-elect success in his upcoming term.
On his part, President-elect Abdirahman expressed his gratitude to the outgoing President for his service to the nation and emphasized his administration’s commitment to building on the achievements of past governments.
Both presidents highlighted the need for continued collaboration to address pressing national priorities. The meeting concluded with a shared message of unity and hope for the future of Somaliland.
They called upon all citizens to remain concertedly engaged and supportive of efforts to promote peace, democracy, and progress.
