Mogadishu, August 9, 2025 – Somali politician Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame has launched a fierce critique against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s government, accusing it of deepening national divisions, rampant corruption, and governing based on personal, clan, and political alliances rather than the interests of the people.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page, MP Warsame argued that leadership in fragile states like Somalia should not be about seizing power alone, but about restoring public trust, government credibility, and national unity — all of which he says are rapidly deteriorating.
“True leaders serve their people; opportunists serve themselves,” he wrote, accusing Hassan Sheikh’s administration of abusing state power to enrich a narrow circle of allies, family members, and profit-driven elites, while neglecting the broader population.
He condemned the current government for operating through favoritism, corruption, and abuse of power, leaving many Somalis feeling disillusioned and distrustful of state institutions.
“Governance must be built on performance, not empty rhetoric or staged events,” Abdishakur added, lamenting the breakdown of accountability and the bending of justice in favor of the powerful.
The politician also highlighted alleged misuse of government forces to evict vulnerable communities from public lands, which he claims are then sold to businessmen he described as “opportunistic profiteers.” He further accused the federal government of political interference in regional administrations, citing tensions in the Gedo region and Raaskambooni as examples.
Abdirahman Abdishakur called on Somalis to resist remaining silent in the face of injustice and the exploitation of the poor by what he described as a “corrupt and predatory” ruling elite. He concluded his message with a call for urgent reform:
“Somalia cannot afford a government that rules for itself rather than its people. The time for change is now.”
The statement has sparked significant debate on social media, with many supporters welcoming his bold stance, while critics see it as politically motivated amid looming electoral contests.
