Somali President says Kenyan Peacekeepers 'Misbehaved'

[YoniZ]

Abtigiis,

I think it is bit harsh to characterize President Hassan as “someone with inflated egos”. Look, if you put yourself in the situation he is in now, you might have had different thoughts.

Having said that, the guy looks powerless and overwhelmed with contrasting ideas he is hearing from the people he inherited/picked to advice him.

The siege mentality, inherited from the harsh environment surrounding was the undoing of every Somali leader.

 

The guy needs support from all Somali regions or this nation building project will go nowhere.

To get that support, the President should: Talk to the nation and deliver the speech of his life.

What are the points that, he need to cement in that speech and how will it become reality is open to discussion.

[Mintid Farayar]

It's interesting to look back on yesterday's happenings in order to gain a sense of perspective.

 

Just last year, the same groups who so vehemently oppose Hassan Sheikh now, were the very same groups who catapulted him to power in order to prevent Sheikh Sharif from returning to Villa Somalia. I remember the impassioned speech by former PM Abdiweli, urging the voting MPs to cast their lot for the 'new blood' to give Somalia a chance!

 

That old adage comes to mind: 'Be careful what you wish for.... You just might get it!'

[Carafaat]

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[YoniZ]

Mintid,

It is good thing to try different options, when the tried and tested is no that good. Unless you bleive prolonged stagnation is better than change.

What makes you think, Sharif would have been a better President than Hassan?

[Naxar Nugaaleed]

nuune;955364 wrote:

A country concentrating all its energy on Kismaayo, this has to be a record breaking governmennt that half of its existance was busy with Kismaayo, at least try also to talk about other major issues facing the country, in Addis, he talk about Kismaayo, in Djibouti, he talks about Kismaayo, in London he talks about Kismaayo, in every place he goes he talks about Kismaayo, nothing is wrong with that but putting all your energy and power and time into one place is something that needs full explanation, also nothing is wrong by asking Kenya to observe the mandate it was sent and not taking sides on this issue, the government needs to do a multi-tasking on every issue and not put all its eggs on one basket, waxan waa ka dareey wallaahi, it is like Qeybdiid versus Madoobe camal, here it all came to being: Somali president against former Alshabaab leader.

This is exactly what I was thinking and someone needs to ask him this, everywhere he goes Jubaland. Is that even appropriate?

[Carafaat]

Mintid Farayar;955422 wrote:

It's interesting to look back on yesterday's happenings in order to gain a sense of perspective.

 

Just last year, the same groups who so vehemently oppose Hassan Sheikh now, were the very same groups who catapulted him to power in order to prevent Sheikh Sharif from returning to Villa Somalia. I remember the impassioned speech by former PM Abdiweli, urging the voting MPs to cast their lot for the

'new blood'

to give Somalia a chance!

 

That old adage comes to mind:

'Be careful what you wish for.... You just might get it!'

Mintid, what is even more incredible is that those who were ruling the Goverment yesterday(as PM/President), contesting for the Presidency, supported the constitution, are now more fond of Nairobi then Mogadishu.

[Mintid Farayar]

YoniZ;955429 wrote:

Mintid,

It is good thing to try different options, when the tried and tested is no that good. Unless you bleive prolonged stagnation is better than change.

What makes you think, Sharif would have been a better President than Hassan?

 

 

I never said Sharif is a better option. I'm just pointing out an ironic, historical fact.

 

You see, whether it's for clan, economics, or whatever else, politics is driven by interests.

 

And thus far, it seems many Somalis are unable to predict where their long-term interests lie - as evidenced daily by current events. I've personally felt that Southern Somali politics is driven by the politics of 'personalities' rather than hard-core interests. There's always the 'person of the moment', whether it's A. Yusuf, Sh. Sharif, Hassan Sheikh, or Ahmed Madobe. The supporters of each during that time wax on and on about what an incredible leader he is and how he's the 'Savior' of the Somali race, etc.

 

Instead of focusing on certain hard-core interests and making sure whom ever you support agrees to that blueprint with the understanding that the moment he/she deviates from that 'road', all support will be withdrawn...

[Chimera]

You gotta love this Federal government, real-politics indeed.

 

[YoniZ]

Mintid Farayar;955439 wrote:

Instead of focusing on certain hard-core interests and making sure whom ever you support agrees to that blueprint with the understanding that the moment he/she deviates from that 'road', all support will be withdrawn...

That is not something out of character for Somali person be a leader, layman or online persona. The question is, how we can reach a level where we learn to agree on core points and show understanding in minor differences?

[cadnaan1]

to this government the kismaayo issue is big test for them, haday ku guulaystaan waxa kale oo dhan way u fududaan doontaa laakiin hadii laga guulaysto way u dhamaatay dowladanimada ay sheegayanayaan.

[Che -Guevara]

Video: Somali leader accuses Kenyan troops of secession

[burahadeer]

Remember more than too often of Xiin, Abtigiis, working tirelessly for the formation of Somalia's FG,vowing not to succumb to regional squabbles and readying thmslvs the final blow against the arch enemy,Somaliland.What a missed opportunity:D:D:D

 

and they always have to come up with anotha tale that excuses their beholden stand.

What a difference few months make.All what we have to do is sit back & see the whole rotten clannish agenda coming crashing down.....