Tuesday September 16, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has
affirmed that he will not run for president of Somalia, making clear that he
will never compete against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who appointed him.
“I will not compete with the president who appointed me. I
tell everyone, and that is obvious. If he does not run for president, I will
look into it,” Prime Minister Hamse said during a question-and-answer program
on Monday night, marking three years since his appointment.
The Prime Minister noted that he and President Mohamud have
been close friends for more than 20 years, emphasizing that their bond goes
beyond politics. He said their cooperation over the past three years has been
built on mutual respect and trust.
Hamse Abdi Barre stressed that he took office to serve the
Somali people and to avoid any conflict that could hinder the country’s
development. He added that it would be impossible for him to run against the
president who gave him the opportunity to become prime minister, pledging
instead to continue working alongside him.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud appointed Hamse Abdi Barre,
then a member of the Federal Parliament, as Prime Minister three years ago.
Since then, the two leaders have maintained a strong working relationship
without disagreements on political issues.
Prime Minister Barre’s remarks came as he marked the third
anniversary of his appointment.