Saciid DENI announces his position regarding the conference organized by Xasan

Garoowe (Caasimada Online) – The President of Puntland, Saciid Cabdullah Deni, who gave an interview to Puntland Tv, has clarified his position regarding the conference organized by the President of Somalia, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, who invited the Peace and Life Party, the Somali Future Council, the National Unity Forum, and the Civil Society Coalition, to participate in a national consultation conference that will take place in Mogadishu from November 14-18, 2026.

Saciid Deni criticized the dialogue conference initiated by the Federal Government of Somalia, describing it as one that will yield no results and a waste of time.

He also called on the Somali people to unite for the salvation of the country and to come together for a genuine consultation regarding the political situation in the country and how to overcome the existing challenges.

“There is nothing to expect from Xasan, he cannot hold elections and his meetings are a waste of time, I am calling on the Somali people for consultation, Puntland will not hold back, it is working for its interests and the interests of the Somali Nation,” said Saciid Deni.

On the other hand, the President of Puntland, Saciid Cabdullaahi Deni, in the same interview he gave to Puntland TV, sent a direct message to the President of Somalia, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, asking him to resign and to serve the country and the Somali people.

Saciid Deni accused Xasan Sheekh of failing to lead Somalia and misguiding the political direction of the country, suggesting that a transitional body be established to facilitate elections, in order to move beyond the current transitional phase.

“I would advise Xasan Sheekh to resign as he is representing the people, the country, and himself. The country needs to build a council that facilitates elections,” said the President.

This statement comes as there is currently a strong conflict between Puntland and the central government, which has been ongoing for a long time and has affected the cooperation between Garoowe and Mogadishu.

Nevertheless, Somalia is currently in a sensitive phase, and there is still a dispute regarding the electoral process that Villa Somalia and the opposition do not agree on.