Somalia President in Dhusamareb for central state formation

DHUSAMAREB, Somalia, March 24, 2015 (Garowe Online)-Federal Government of Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Galgadud regional capital of Dhusamareb of central Somalia for the second phase of a regional convention on Tuesday, Garowe Online reports.

The trip to Dhusamareb has coincided with a decision by central Somalia clan elders who shifted the second phase of reconciliation conference from Adado overnight on Monday.

Mohamud along with cabinet ministers and parliamentarians was received at an airstrip in Dhusamareb by traditional leaders, Galgadud Governor, Hussein Ali Weheliye Irfo and cheering crowds.

“I am very happy with the progress being made by clan elders, politicians and community leaders. They are concentrating on an inclusive effort and the government gives green light to the endeavor,” said Mohamud on arrival in Dhusamareb.

Presidential officials predict that Somalia President’s visit to Dhusamareb may last more than a day.

Hundreds of residents took to the streets of Dhusamareb in support of the formation of a federal state consisting of South Mudug and Galgadud prior to the landing of Mohamud.

On account of inadequate amenities and volatile security situation, regional convention delegates cancelled Adado gathering.

On February 10, Somalia President arrived on similar visit in Dhusamareb to launch first reconciliation conference.

Last month, the paramilitary group of Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jamea wrested the control of strategic Guri’el town in deadly battle with Somali government forces.

In early March, mediations spearheaded by Defence Minister Gen. Abdulkadir Sheikh Ali Diini quelled the armed tensions, with Ahlu Sunna militias in control of Guri’el. 

GAROWE ONLINE