Farmaajo's policies threaten Somalia's political future
Somalia goes through political turmoil induced by the mismanagement of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo whose presidential term came to an end earlier this month.
Farmaajo stands in the way of
holding presidential elections to allow for a peaceful transition of power in a
country suffering terrorism and power struggles already.
Some international and regional
powers have called for avoiding unrest in Somalia and asked Somalis to rescue
their country from sliding into violence and bloodshed.
Overlooking political
agreements
Farmaajo has caused his country
to enter a dark tunnel, which opens the door for a renewed wave of fighting
among Somalis.
He did this by postponing the
presidential elections which were slated for 8 February.
Farmaajo is takes measures to
ensure his continued presence in power and prevent a peaceful transition of
power in his country.
The Somali opposition is stepping
up its rejection of the moves of the Somali president. This has resulted in
violent clashes between the opposition and government forces.
The international community has
called, meanwhile, on Somalis to restrain themselves and prioritize a peaceful
track, namely by holding elections.
Farmaajo's postponement of the
elections violates a September 17 agreement with the opposition and the heads
of five Somali states.
The agreement was approved by the
Somali parliament. It contained 15 articles that regulate the transition of
power in Somalia and holding the elections.
The agreement stipulates holding the elections in February. It would give tribal chieftains the final say in the selection of the new Somali president, not ordinary voters, because of Somalia's security conditions.
