BAIDOA, Somalia — Following a breakdown in the National Consultative Council meeting in Mogadishu, Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen has returned to Baidoa, highlighting ongoing political tensions within Somalia.
The council’s session ended prematurely when Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe walked out, signaling discord among regional leaders. Laftagareen’s arrival at Dr. Shati-Gadud Airport was met with a warm welcome from a high-profile delegation, including the Acting Speaker of Parliament, several ministers, members of parliament, the local Baidoa governor, and security branch officials, showcasing a united front in the face of national political challenges.
The Prime Minister’s office issued a statement acknowledging the meeting’s failure but confirmed intentions to resume discussions on October 26th, indicating an effort to mend political rifts and push forward the national agenda.
The political landscape in Somalia remains volatile, with regional autonomy and national cohesion at the forefront of the debate.
The failed meeting underscores the complexities of governance and the ongoing struggle to forge a stable political framework in the Horn of Africa nation.
