The Killed Crocodile: The Hidden Lesson of Today's Politics and the Presence of Hassan

Somalia's politics today is not a place to test feelings and hatred, but rather a place that requires sound decision-making and long-term vision. Although there is significant opposition to the leadership of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, it appears they do not have a unified plan beyond one thing: to remove the president from office.

This raises a critical question: Is the country being saved, or is a door being opened that could lead to a political chaos worse than the current one? To understand the meaning of this, let us return to a story that carries deep wisdom.

Once upon a time, there was a village inhabited by farmers and herders, who were heavily reliant on a river for drinking water and watering their livestock. In that river lived a very large crocodile that sometimes ate both people and livestock. A constant fear surrounded the village, and their normal life was thrown into turmoil.

When the crisis escalated, the elders of the village gathered to find a solution. Some suggested that the crocodile should be killed, while others argued that they should completely move away from the village. During the debate, there was a guest named Baxaar Cali, who proposed a different perspective. He said:

“Have you thought about what could happen if you kill it? Sometimes, one known danger is better than many unknown dangers.”

Ultimately, the villagers agreed on a middle ground solution: to allocate one cow each day to the crocodile so that it would spare the people. This decision brought stability, and the people found peace to live, even though they made a constant sacrifice.

After a while, the people grew tired of giving a cow every day. They gathered again and decided to kill the crocodile to relieve that burden. Without deeply considering the consequences, they took that step, and the crocodile was killed.

But what followed was a disaster far worse than the previous one. Within a short time, the village was attacked by many crocodiles that were much more dangerous than the first. They began to indiscriminately eat people and livestock. There was significant loss, and a new fear, worse than the previous one, emerged. The villagers realized their mistake, but it was too late.

Ultimately, the village was abandoned. This story clearly shows that sometimes a hasty decision seeking an easy solution can lead to a problem greater than the one being solved. The known danger is sometimes easier than the unknown.

Returning to today's situation, if a unified vision and clear plan for managing the country's future are not found, it is possible to remove one existing leader, but many uncontrollable leaders may emerge, each with their own interests. Therefore, any discussion about the political future must transcend individual feelings and hatred, and move towards a unified plan and vision.

Ultimately, the lesson of the crocodile teaches us that an existing leadership, if criticized, can sometimes save the community from greater dangers than those visible. Political decisions must be based on deep understanding to avoid mistakes that could lead to irreparable consequences.

W/Q: Cabdiraxmaan Muxiyaddin Cali

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