Galmudug elects new leadership, Xasan Sheekh sends congratulations

DHUUSAMAREEB, Soomaaliya — The President of Somalia, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, on Thursday congratulated the new leadership of the Galmudug regional government, calling on them to prioritize security, reconciliation, and the development of social services.

Liibaan Axmed Xasan has been elected as the leader of Galmudug, while Cabdiweli Ibraahim Garyare has been elected as the deputy leader, following an election held by the members of the Regional Assembly in the city of Dhuusamareeb. The Presidency of Somalia stated in a statement that the president congratulated both leaders on the confidence they received from the members of parliament, urging them to address security challenges and internal conflicts in the regions of the administration.

Xasan Sheekh urged the new leadership to strengthen community unity, improve infrastructure, and enhance the quality of public services. The president described the election as historic, stating that hundreds of thousands of people living in major cities and rural areas of Galmudug were part of the electoral process.

He noted that public participation demonstrates the role citizens play in advancing democracy and building state institutions in Somalia. The president also prayed to Allah to ease the responsibilities assigned to the new leader and his deputy, so they can fulfill the aspirations of the people of Galmudug for peace, governance, and development.

Galmudug is one of the federal member states of Somalia, located in the central part of the country. The administration faces challenges including insecurity, local conflicts, and the need to strengthen state institutions.

The election of the new leadership comes at a time when Somalia is still experiencing disputes between the federal government and the opposition regarding the electoral process and the political direction of the country. The new leadership is expected to...

Engage the local community and the federal government to strengthen security, resolve conflicts, and accelerate the development of Galmudug.

Liibaan Axmed Xasan has been elected as the leader of Galmudug, while Cabdiweli Ibraahim Garyare has been elected as the deputy leader, following an election held by the members of the Regional Assembly in the city of Dhuusamareeb.

The Presidency of Somalia stated in a statement that the president congratulated both leaders on the confidence they received from the members of parliament, urging them to address security challenges and internal conflicts in the regions of the administration.

Xasan Sheekh urged the new leadership to strengthen community unity, improve infrastructure, and enhance the quality of public services.

The president described the election as historic, stating that hundreds of thousands of people living in major cities and rural areas of Galmudug were part of the electoral process.

He noted that public participation demonstrates the role citizens play in advancing democracy and building governmental institutions in Somalia.

The president also prayed to Allah to ease the responsibilities assigned to the new leader and his deputy, so they can fulfill the aspirations of the people of Galmudug for peace, governance, and development.