BELEDWEYNE — Hirshabelle State Vice President Yusuf Ahmed Hagar (Dabageed) has announced the dismissal of two deputy governors in Hiiraan Region and appointed replacements, according to the text of an official decree provided for this report.
Under the decree, Ibrahim Abdi Osman has been removed from his position as Deputy Governor for Political and Financial Affairs and replaced by Mohamed Abdi Mohamed, widely known as Aarow.
The decree also removes Abdi Goosaar Abdi from his position as Deputy Governor for Security Affairs, appointing Khalid Bashir Macallin to take over the role.
Administration Cites Need for Improved Coordination
According to the decree, the changes follow a recommendation from the Governor of Hiiraan Region and are intended to accelerate administrative work, strengthen unity, and improve cooperation among members of the regional administration.
The document also states that consultations were held with different sections of the Hiiraan community before the appointments were made.
However, the decree does not provide further details about the consultations or explain whether the changes were prompted by specific administrative or security concerns.
New Officials Expected to Cooperate With Regional Institutions
The decree directs regional administrative institutions, security agencies, and the public in Hiiraan to cooperate with the newly appointed officials.
It further states that the appointments will take effect once the vice president signs the decree.
The changes come amid wider political and administrative discussions concerning governance, regional representation, and the functioning of Hirshabelle’s institutions. The decree itself, however, does not establish a direct connection between these appointments and any broader political dispute.
Questions About Implementation
The appointments place new officials in two key areas of regional administration: political and financial affairs, and security.
Their responsibilities are expected to involve coordination with the regional governor and other relevant authorities. The effectiveness of the changes will depend in part on how the new officials work with existing institutions and respond to the region’s administrative priorities.
The document provided does not specify the date of issuance, and its authenticity and legal status have not been independently verified.
The key development is the announced replacement of Hiiraan’s deputy governors for political and financial affairs and security, rather than the removal of the regional governor.
