Watch: Deni calls on Hassan Sheikh to resign

Garoowe (Caasimada Online) – The President of the Puntland State, Mr. Saciid Cabdullahi Deni has called on the President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud to resign, following a special interview he gave to Puntland TV.

Saciid Deni accused Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud of failing to lead Somalia, and of misguiding the political direction of the country, as he stated.

He also emphasized that the current situation in Somalia has reached a breaking point, and therefore the open path for the President is to resign.

He further suggested the establishment of a transitional committee that would lead the country to elections, in order to overcome the current transitional phase.

“I would advise Xasan Sheekh, while representing the people, the country, and himself, to resign. The country needs to be built with a committee that leads to elections,” said the President.

On the other hand, he pointed out that Puntland has always invested economically in the building of the Somali state, and that they will continue to work on that.

This statement comes at a time when there is currently a strong conflict between Puntland and the federal government, which has persisted for a long time, and has affected the cooperation between Garoowe and Muqdisho.

Nevertheless, Somalia is currently in a critical phase, and there is still a dispute over the electoral process, with Villa Somalia and the opposition unable to reach an agreement.