Speech by the President-Elect of the Republic of Somaliland Mr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Irro)
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
“Asalama Alaikum, my fellow beloved citizens of the Republic of Somaliland. Today is another significant day in the history of our nation; it is another day when we fulfill our constitutional duty. I am once again sending my condolences to the family and our nation on the passing of the former President of the Republic of Somaliland, Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud (Silanyo). Since the country is in national mourning for the death of the former president, there should not be celebration of the announced election results, instead let us pray for the deceased, let us remind ourselves of his noble history and the good morals he led our nation with. ”
.”Today, my fellow citizens, we must all work together to advance our country. Today’s address is about us, about the people of the Republic of Somaliland as a whole, not about us and you. This election was not one of winners and losers, it was the election of promoting brotherhood, unifying and moving our country forward. All of us have won, the nation of the Republic of Somaliland has won, and President Behi has won doing his extensive work in the constitutional election and his responsibility outstandingly. Every now and again, I announce to every citizen that they will get their equal rights with happiness and good will, and they will live in harmony in front of their flag without being a victim of their political views and personal thoughts.”
“I am taking this opportunity to express my special gratitude to the President of the Republic of Somaliland and his Government for holding this precious election which gives us pride. I am thankful to the National Electoral Commission for carrying out the election process in a responsible and competent manner, and managing the election, I am thankful to the speakers and the members of our parliament for preparing election laws. I am grateful to the traditional leadership who stood up for peace, pulling political stakeholders together and for the national interests in general. I thankful to the international observers and the ambassadors from the European and American countries who witnessed this election and the local observers, who commended Somaliland’s elections, conform with the international electoral standards. I am thankful to the officials and the supporters of the coalition who cooperated to bring about peaceful change in this country, firstly, Kaah Party, Barwaaqo Association, Talowadaag Association and the People’s Association.”
“I am also grateful to the officials, staff and the general supporters of Waddani National Party who worked on this admirable election. I am grateful to the hundreds of thousands of citizens who voted for change. More than that, I would like to thank all those citizens of the Republic of Somaliland who, in a civilized and safe manner, performed their constitutional duties in the joint election, which became a moral injury to our enemy, and brought happiness to everyone, who is conscientious enough to pay tribute to the integrity and the achievements of Somaliland.”
“My fellow citizens, your vote is valuable because of who you voted for, but it is valuable because it adds value to the democracy and the self-esteem of our statehood.”
“My fellow countrymen, let’s all forgive each other, let’s move forward, let’s congratulate each other for the success we’ve achieved together, let’s build our nation together, let’s work together to make a better future for our children.”
“Finally, I congratulate the three national parties of the Republic of Somaliland, Waddani, Kaah and Kulmiye. May God bless Somaliland and its people, may Somaliland win, may Somaliland prosper, may Somaliland have peace and progress forever.”
