OMG,

lol, good one, You deserve it

http://wardheernews.com/Articles_11/March/Yabarag/24_Somaliland_politicians.html

Somaliland Politicians: Lack of Sensitivity and Political Acumen By Mohamed F Yabarag March 24, 2011 The recent phone interviews conducted by some obscure individuals from North America with certain well known Somaliland politicians, including the man at the top of everything, Ahmed Silanyo, has unearthed the lack of acumen and political sensitivity at the heart of Somaliland’s political elite in Hargeisa. How come such politicians of a high stature, at least by local standards, can be so naïve by talking to complete strangers and bare it all for them on a very, very sensitive issue at a very, very sensitive time? If confirmed and I am not doubting the authenticity of these tapes, this is incompetency at its worst level. For a few days, I ignored the whole story that was doing the rounds in almost all Somali websites, including those of Somaliland assuming that it is one of those slanging matches between local politicians on one side and SSC and Somaliland on the other. But then I became interested when the story refused to go away and tempted to have a look at these interviews in great detail to see their authenticity. To my astonishment, I found that all voices in the interviews were very familiar, except that they were conducted by men who are purporting to be representatives of Somaliland activists in North America. With amazement and disbelieve, I repeated listening to those interviews all over again and again only to find no fault at them. The voice of the president is as crystal clear as ever and too genuine to be doctored by some form or another. Faisal Ali Waraabe is as at his usual rant and raving, accusing the president of incompetency and lack of a clear leadership, among other things. Mohamed Kahin, probably under the influence of khat, has even gone further to talk in frankness and in greater detail on almost every question thrown at him by his interviewer. We are not talking here about some rookies and some hopeful politicians. We are talking about the bulwarks of Somaliland politics; people who have been around since immemorial. And in the case of president Silanyo, we are talking about a man who was involved in politics for almost half of a century. In addition, the fact that government officials have failed to refute this story shows that these tapes are genuine. I am sure there are too many red faces in Somaliland’s corridors of power. Had this happened in a normal country where the law of the land and government institutions are respected by all as opposed to clan interests, heads would have been rolled by now. The chief of cabinet, Hersi Toriile, would have been the first to be shown the door, as he dismally failed his duty to recognize the identity of the interviewers. Now, there is stone silence on the issue in the government and its supporters. Had this been doctored, we would have seen the presidential spokesman, Mr. Cukuse, doing his usual rebuttals. Why Somaliland politicians are so naïve and insensitive? Despite the existence of three political parties in Somaliland, the real powerbase of support for politicians lies with their respective clans, meaning if a certain politician crosses party, almost all his clansmen will desert the said party. In effect, most electorates have no allegiance for political parties but for their clansmen in these parties, which effectively make these parties redundant and meaningless – they only exist by names. In the scandal surrounding these tapes, politicians in question were on the wrong assumption that they were talking to their lot – their clansmen. This is more evident in the case of Faisal Ali Waraabe interview, where the mention of his sub clan has done the simple trick that was needed to obtain information from him. The overdependence on clanship in Somaliland had gotten the better of any other system that would have spotted such a hoax interview. So long as people are identified on the basis of their clan rather than their political persuasion and allegiance, such things will become common in Somaliland. In addition, there is also a great deal of incompetency in the staff of president’s office, including his advisers. He seemed to have recruited people who have never run an office, let alone a whole country and who are largely brought in because of their unwavering support for the Kulmiye party during the election campaign, which brought Ahmed Silanyo to office. For a government not completed a year in office, there seems to be more problems and scandals than solving the country’s mounting political and socials difficulties. Mohamed F Yabarag E-Mail:Myabarag@yahoo.co.uk

My congrats to Alliyyah for winning the debate, Keep it up, , Secessionists ideas are flawed. They can't get it that they want secession cuz they feel they have been wrongly prosecuted by Siyad Barre regime , and at the same time they are killing , murdering innocent pple of SSC.:mad:

where in the world can ministers extend the term of the president? Nuune's numbers are way over exaggerated, If they were that amount of money, Mar hore bayba meeshu degi lahayd...I think, Mise afkiibaa waynaadey?

She is dead meat, poor girl, at least she had the courage to speak up.

Meel xun bay ka degi, this is clearly a win for the opposition

This is a joke, seriously, how can they extend their term without the parliament?

Walee Hargaisa socotay, hadii bahalkaasna lagu cuno

Go Awdal

Great move, the pple of Awdal must decide their faith.

Beledwayne looks beautiful, Masha allah, the capital should be moved there

I wonder how many other innocent pple he put on the list..Big loser

Excellent

For sure, there is abundance of oil in Somalia, and there are a lot oil seeps, But it is a waste if it is sitting there, and somalis are dying of poverty.

Aaliyyah;705185 wrote: ^^ I agree that marriage does not stop criminality. It is just the fact that one would have better regard for a man who is married and it makes one shiver to know that theres men out there who are married who are manipulating young innocent women...subhanalah!!... Also, this is a good lesson for any girls out there......I do have to point out that she made a mistake when she invited him over to her house. A big no-no something that could have been avoided if she practiced islam. But, somalis are known to be cultural rather than religious....Inshallah may allah swt guide us and may somali girls know their worth and know that no man should enter their house unless shes married to him period!!!And, also dont trust every random person you meet...walahi it explains why our parents are always saying qof layaqaan keena..it saves u all this headache..hadii ay qofkan garan laheed waxbadan bay ogaan laheed...he couldnt have been able to hide he was married..my heart goes out to this lady when I was watching the video tears were flowing down my cheeks..the man doesnt deserve to live...This story also sheds a light that not every somali man out there single or married is nice and all that..we do have our psychos..ladies learn a lesson frm this n dnt trust too easily......!!! Well put sis, and it is worth mentioning not be too paranoid..

^ Etiquette, manners

Very funny indeed, Been telling you this is clan enclave, and they are very paranoid. Good job by SSC, Sirdoonku waa hawshoodii;)

^Marriage does not stop criminality. I think this case is true, and genuine, Some Somalis usually like to keep under the carpet these kind of crimes.

This war criminal should be preparing for his defense case in Hague. Already, InterPOL is waiting the other war criminal Silaanyo.

How is Dahabshiil involved in the conflicts? Evidences?

^Taleexi, I agree..

I see separation everywhere, I see desperation 20+ years of living in denial is taking its toll.