The Somaliland People Opted for Change

Somalilanders proved that they are different than neighboring countries in that they opted for change by means of one man one vote. As to why people chose Kulmiye is among others Udub have long enough to do something and they have got nothing to do and they made many barriers in the way to stop democracy moving here in Somaliland very beautifully.

Included the barriers observed during the course of the election were illegal ID cards distributed to the people brought from Ethiopia who have no rights to vote in Somaliland and the main objective was to jam an opponents ballot lever. ID Cards were also kept by UDUB for distribution among their followers to vote in their favor.  Children under 18 years were given ID cards by unauthorized agents to vote for UDUB . By the way many people in Borama had no ID cards because their ID cards were stolen from election office in Borama.

The incoming government should maintain the current democratic system or institutions and voter registration to minimize voter rigging and stop blocking citizen’s right to vote. Kulmiye party is expected to make changes in the economy, law enforcement, constitution, reshaping the house of elders and maintaining the current democratic institutions and their improvements. They should privatize any government function including to that of water supply,  power grids, sea ports and airports to the private sector. The incoming government should create more jobs and keep democracy moving for this purpose we need from kulmiye to concentarate on the services and facilities necessary for an economy to function such as roads, water supply , power grids , telecommunications and social services such schools and hospitals.

The incoming government should also think to stop segregation and seek  changes to meaning full justice for all and take into account all the mistakes that UDUB made during the course of their reign.  Democracy did not come easy in Somaliland but it took a lot of men and women’s resources to make the changes necessary for our socities.

I congratulate President-Elect Ahmed mohamed mohamoud, Vice President-Elect Eng.Cabdiraxmaan C/Laahi Ismaaciil  on their elction and commitments to democracy and juctice.   

Regards, 

Abdirahman Ibrahim Abdilahi  

Contact : abdirahman119@hotmail.com

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