What is the situation regarding Farmaajo's party participating in meetings held by the opposition?

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Peace and Life Party led by the former President of the country, Mr. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (Farmaajo) has denied participating in meetings organized by other opposition groups, following a press release issued by the party.

Peace and Life stated that there are no meetings that they, as a party, have participated in the city of Mogadishu where political meetings are currently taking place separately.

“The Peace and Life Party informs the Somali people that there are no false reports claiming that the Party participated in a joint meeting alongside other opposition groups,” the statement from Peace and Life said.

Additionally, the press release clarified that the former President of the country met separately with the commanders of the armed forces who visited his home, delivering a message from President Hassan Sheikh regarding the conference he announced.

“The 9th President Mr. Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo was visited at his home by the Commanders of the Armed Forces, who brought a message from the outgoing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud regarding the conference he announced from the 14th to the 18th of this month,” the statement further said.

For his part, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (Farmaajo) shared with the commanders of the armed forces that they should convey to the President of Somalia the need for confidence for the conference to take place, and for it to be inclusive, respecting the efforts and role of the international community that has previously set the stage, and continuing the discussions from where they left off on the 3rd of September, so that the conference can conclude successfully.

This indicates that Farmaajo has softened towards Villa Somalia, and he will participate in the conference announced by the President to discuss the critical issues of the country.