Tuesday June 25, 2024
FILE - Kulmiye Party Chairman and Somaliland Minister of Internal Affairs, Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, addresses supporters while draped in the party colours during a public rally.
Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland's Minister of Internal Affairs and Kulmiye Party Chairman, Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, declared on Monday that neither force nor coercion would determine political power in Somaliland, emphasizing the importance of respecting democratic processes.
Speaking to party supporters in a public forum, Kahin stressed that Kulmiye would honour the results of the upcoming November 13 election. "If we win the election, we will take office with dignity. My friends, Kulmiye cannot stay in power by force, nor can we hold onto it by force. We do not believe anyone can take Kulmiye's position by force," he stated.
Kahin cited the 2003 election as a precedent, noting that the Kulmiye party accepted the results when the UDUB party won by a narrow margin of 82 votes. He expressed concern that the Wadani party might struggle to accept the election outcome if defeated, pointing out that although Wadani had doubts, they accepted the results of the 2017 election.
Kahin also called for a campaign rooted in fraternity and brotherhood. However, he has faced criticism for allegedly using divisive language in his own campaigns.