What did the Federal Government of Somalia say about the success of Sagal Abdiweli?

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, has contacted Sagal Abdi-Wali, a Somali woman who was recently elected as a member of the parliament of the United Kingdom, to congratulate her on her historic achievement.

Hamza wished Sagal that God may ease the heavy responsibility assigned to her, and he noted that her success is a source of pride for the Somali people and government.

“I spoke on the phone with Sagal Abdi Weli, a Somali woman who was recently elected as a member of the parliament of the United Kingdom. I congratulated Sagal on her great success in the election, and I wished her that God may ease the heavy task she has taken on, telling her how the government, leaders, and the Somali people are all happy about her achievement, which is historic,” said Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre.

He also pointed out that Sagal has become a role model for Somalis everywhere, noting that she has demonstrated exceptional skill and effort.

“Sagal is a great example for the Somali diaspora living in different parts of the world who have achieved significant positions and ranks through their efforts and abilities,”

Hamza also urged Sagal to carry out her duties effectively, to work for the community that sent her to parliament, and to participate in every effort to strengthen the cooperative relationship between Somalia and the UK.

Sagal, who is reported to have been born in June 1984, entered the election in a tough contest, defeating a candidate from the Green Party named Zack Polanski. This seat was previously held by former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who had previously held the parliamentary seat for the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

Sagal will become the first woman of Somali origin, and a Muslim, to win that seat. She is expected to enter the British Parliament wearing a hijab.

Her victory highlights how people of Somali origin are becoming increasingly visible in the politics of the countries they inhabit, competing for various positions at both local and national levels.