Hiiraan Online
Tuesday November 7, 2017
HARGEISA (HOL) -Former Somaliland vice presidents on Monday called on the region’s presidential candidates and their supporters to remain calm during their presidential campaigns in the expected elections following a press conference held in Hargaisa.
In a joint statement released by the ex presidents they asked all the candidates to sue for peace and ensure campaign rallies happen within the legal framework.
“We urge all political actors as well as the public to create conditions for peaceful rallies which can culminate into free and fair elections and refrain any act of violence that can plunge the region into chaos,” said the for deputies.
The former deputy presidents also warned any political violances that could hamper in the process, calling the concerning authorities to preserve calm and peace in the country during the campaign and the elections after.”
The ex-leaders are Ahmed Yussuf Yasin (During the government of Riyaale Kaahin), Abdirahman As Ali Farax ( during the reign of President, Mohamed Haji Ibrahim Igal) and Hassan Ise Jama'a who was the deputy president in the government of president Abdirahman Ahmed Ali which was formed in 1990.
Their sentiment came days after angered protestors stormed on Abdurrahman Irro’s residential house, leading to critical injuries on his security guards.
Somaliland will hold its presidential elections on 13th November this year following several poll postponements.
With over 870, 000 voters, the elections will take place 23 districts across the region. Somaliland has declared unilateral independence from the rest of Somalia in 1991.
Despite restoring stability and governance, it’s efforts for an international recognition has not so far accomplished.