Somalia: Galmudug Elects New Leadership As Somali President Offers Congratulations

Somalia opposition scores own goal over Galmudug election

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s opposition has come under scrutiny after several of its prominent figures congratulated Liban Ahmed Hassan on his election as leaderof Galmudug state, despite having long opposed similar electoral processes conducted under the federal government. Former Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble was among the opposition figures who congratulated Liban and welcomed his […]

Somalia: Galmudug Elects New Leadership As Somali President Offers Congratulations

Dhusamareb -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday congratulated the newly elected leadership of the central state of Galmudug, urging them to prioritise security, reconciliation and development.

JSP Candidate Wins Galmudug Presidential Election With 72 Votes – Axadle

Dhusamareb (AX) — Liibaan Ahmed Hassan was elected president of Galmudug on Wednesday after winning overwhelming backing from the regional parliament, extending the Justice and Unity Party’s (JSP) control following a contested electoral process. Liibaan, the JSP candidate, received 72 of the 89 votes cast. Abdulkadir Abdullahi Diriye, who represented the Sincad political organization, won […]

Galmudug Election Exposes Divisions Within Somalia’s Opposition as Key Leaders Break Ranks

Opposition figures from Galmudug congratulate the newly elected regional president despite their camp’s longstanding objections that the process lacked consensus and amounted to a unilateral appointment backed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Their endorsements raise questions about the opposition’s unity and political credibility. DHUSAMAREB, Somalia (WDN) — Somalia’s opposition camp is facing fresh questions over...

Somalia’s President Congratulates New Galmudug Leader Liban Ahmed Hassan

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud praised the election of Liban Ahmed Hassan as Galmudug’s state president and urged focus on security, community disputes and public‑service delivery.