MOGADISHU, Somalia — Hiiraan News Agency reports that it has obtained the full three-part name of the candidate allegedly selected by the JSP Party to contest the presidency of Hirshabelle State, following what the agency describes as an extensive verification process and consultations with sources closely monitoring political developments at Villa Somalia and within the party.
According to sources described by the agency as highly reliable, the candidate’s selection has reportedly received approval at the highest political level, with the final decision allegedly endorsed by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
If confirmed, the development could significantly reshape the political race for the leadership of Hirshabelle and represent a major shift in the calculations of competing political actors ahead of the state’s upcoming leadership process.
Candidate Reportedly From Hiiraan Region
Information obtained by Hiiraan News Agency indicates that the selected candidate is from Hiiraan Region and belongs to the Hawadle clan.
The reported selection is politically significant because the question of Hiiraan’s representation and political influence has remained central to the competition over Hirshabelle’s leadership.
A Hawadle candidate could therefore command considerable political weight, particularly amid longstanding debates over power-sharing, regional representation, and the distribution of political authority between Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle.
The development could also increase political expectations among stakeholders in Hiiraan who have repeatedly called for greater representation in the leadership of Hirshabelle.
Potential Setback for President Gudlaawe
The reported decision could represent a significant setback for the current Hirshabelle President, Ali Abdullahi Hussein Gudlaawe, who has been seeking political support to retain the presidency for another term.
According to the information cited by Hiiraan News Agency, the reported decision by the JSP leadership to support a different candidate could substantially weaken Gudlaawe’s prospects of securing the party’s endorsement for the next Hirshabelle leadership.
If confirmed, the move could trigger a new round of political negotiations involving federal officials, Hirshabelle politicians, traditional elders, clan representatives, and other influential stakeholders.
It could also lead to new political alliances as competing figures assess the implications of the JSP’s reported decision.
JSP Expected to Make Official Announcement
Hiiraan News Agency reports that the official announcement could come in the coming days after the JSP completes its internal procedures concerning the selection.
The announcement is reportedly expected to be made by JSP Secretary-General Hussein Sheikh Mohamud.
The agency says it has obtained the candidate’s full name but has deliberately withheld it for the time being, citing considerations communicated by the sources who provided the information.
Hiiraan News Agency says it intends to publish the candidate’s identity and additional information at what it considers the appropriate time, potentially shortly before the official announcement.
A Major Development in Hirshabelle Politics
The reported selection of a Hawadle candidate from Hiiraan could become one of the most consequential developments in the ongoing political contest over Hirshabelle’s future leadership.
The leadership of Hirshabelle has long been shaped by negotiations involving federal authorities, regional political figures, clan elders, and competing political interests. The balance between Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle has remained particularly sensitive in discussions surrounding the state’s political future.
If the JSP formally confirms the reported candidate, other potential contenders and political groups may be forced to reassess their strategies and alliances.
The move could also intensify discussions over whether the next Hirshabelle administration should prioritize greater political representation for Hiiraan and whether the current leadership should be replaced.
Confirmation Still Awaited
Despite the significance of the report, the alleged selection of the candidate, the reported endorsement by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and the potential political consequences have not yet been independently confirmed through an official statement from the JSP Party or Villa Somalia.
The political process remains fluid, and additional developments are expected as the JSP completes its internal procedures and moves toward an official announcement.
Hiiraan News Agency says it will continue monitoring the situation and provide further details, including the identity of the reported candidate, as more information becomes available.
This is a developing political story.
