Farmaajo's Party Denies Participation in Government-Opposition Meeting

MUQDISHO – The Peace and Life Party led by former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has denied reports claiming he participated in a joint meeting held by the Federal Government and opposition groups in the city of Mogadishu.

A press release issued by the party stated that Farmaajo received military commanders at his residence, who conveyed a message from President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud regarding the political conference scheduled from November 14 to 18. According to the statement, Farmaajo told the commanders that the conference requires political trust and an inclusive process, so that the negotiations can end with a result that all parties are satisfied with.

He also emphasized the importance of respecting the efforts and role of the international community in facilitating the dialogue, calling for the negotiations to continue from where they left off on September 3. The party did not elaborate on why Farmaajo did not participate in the joint meeting of the government and the opposition, but it clearly denied reports stating that Peace and Life was part of that meeting.

This statement comes at a time when efforts are underway to resolve the political conflict between the Federal Government and the opposition, which is rooted in the electoral process and the political future of the country. The conference scheduled for mid this month is expected to be an opportunity for the political parties to discuss their disputes and seek a framework for reaching an agreement on the critical issues of the country.

A press release issued by the party stated that Farmaajo received the military commanders at his residence, who conveyed a message from President Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud regarding the political conference scheduled from November 14 to 18.

According to the statement, Farmaajo told the commanders that the conference requires political confidence and an inclusive process, so that the negotiations can conclude with a result that all parties are satisfied with.

He also emphasized the importance of respecting the efforts and role of the international community in facilitating the dialogue, calling for the negotiations to continue from where they left off on September 3.

The party did not elaborate on why Farmaajo did not participate in the joint meeting of the government and the opposition, but it clearly denied reports stating that Nabad iyo Nolol was part of that meeting.

This statement comes at a time when efforts are underway to resolve the political conflict between the Federal Government and the opposition, which is rooted in the electoral process and the political future of the country.

The conference scheduled for mid this month is expected to be an opportunity for the political parties to discuss their disputes and seek a framework for reaching an agreement on the critical issues of the country.