Aden Madobe takes office as Southwest president after handover ceremony in Baidoa
Baidoa (HOL) — Newly elected Southwest State President Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe officially took office Thursday during a handover ceremony at the presidential palace in Baidoa.
Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe officially took office as the new Southwest State President during a handover ceremony in Baidoa, succeeding Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi.
What was announced
- Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi handed over official documents and responsibilities to Madobe, congratulating him on his election.
- Madobe was elected with 88 votes, while his rival received one vote and one ballot was declared invalid.
- The election is expected to influence Southwest State's political direction and its relationship with the Federal Government of Somalia.
Context
The handover follows a recent election where Madobe was elected after a rival candidate withdrew due to alleged irregularities.
“Waa in aan sii wadnaa dadaallada lagu xoojinayo nabadda, horumarka iyo dhismaha dowladnimada gobolka.”
Why this matters: This election marks a significant political transition for Southwest State, impacting governance and regional stability.
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Baidoa (HOL) — Newly elected Southwest State President Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe officially took office Thursday during a handover ceremony at the presidential palace in Baidoa.
Madobe took over from Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, who had been leading Southwest State on an interim basis.
Jibril handed over official documents and responsibilities to Madobe, congratulating him on his election and wishing him success in carrying out his duties.
Madobe thanked the interim leader for his work during the transition period and pledged to continue efforts to strengthen peace, development and state-building in Southwest State.
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