By Jama Feyte
The Somaliland National Party “WADDAN” continues to attract more supporters across the country as the upcoming presidential elections with the Warsangali community pledging to vote for the leading opposition party.
The chairman of the WADDANI party, Mr. Hirsi Ali X Hassan, and the party Presidential Hopeful Mr. Abdurrahman Abdullahi Mohamed “Cirro” and other officials of the WADDANI party held a large meeting with, elders, young scholars, and women from the Sanaag regions namely the Warsangali community.
Mr. Hirsi Ali X Hassan addressing the meeting said, “The unity and solidarity of Somaliland have long been foundational to its stability and progress. However, the current administration under President Muse Bihi has fostered division and unrest, leading to civil strife and fragmentation.
“The primary priority for Somaliland National Party “Waddani” is restoring unity and solidarity among its people. Under the leadership of President Bihi, the Kulmiye government initially presented itself as an inclusive administration. However, its tenure has been marked by significant challenges, including territorial losses, military setbacks, economic mismanagement, and a decline in public services,” said Mr. Hirsi Ali X Hassan.
Mr. Abdurrahman Abdullahi Mohamed “Cirro” speaking during the occasion said, “They don’t need Warsangali they said Muse Bihi & his party but today Warsangali people have spoken and have handed WADDANI the keys of victory.
The Presidential Hopeful welcomed leading members of the community, among them former MPs Baar Saeed and Jamal J Hamud, and other prominent members who joined the party
The WADDANI presidential candidate further said, “The intellectuals of the Warsengli community have indicated that they are playing a major role in the change efforts of the WADDANI party, and their voices and their strength are aligned with the leadership of the party so that there will be a change in leadership in the country and the party will win the upcoming elections.
The leaders of the WADDANI party welcomed the leaders and members of the community and thanked them for their support. He pledged that they would take a big responsibility in dealing with the community’s grievances and support development in their areas.
