MOGADISHU — Somalia’s opposition parties, Nabad & Nolol and Midnimo Qaran, led by former President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo and former Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke, have agreed to resolve the country’s political and electoral disputes through dialogue with the Federal Government.
The two political groups held separate meetings with a delegation representing the Federal Government, during which they expressed their willingness to participate in political negotiations aimed at addressing the ongoing electoral disagreements.
However, the opposition parties emphasized that the proposed dialogue must be comprehensive and inclusive, stressing that it should produce meaningful discussions and concrete decisions on issues of national importance rather than serve as a symbolic political gathering.
Former President Farmaajo reportedly made the participation of Puntland and Jubbaland leadership a condition for his involvement in the government’s proposed dialogue, arguing that key federal member states should be included in efforts to resolve the political crisis.
The Federal Government is reportedly making efforts to ensure that its planned November 14 political conference does not collapse. Government officials have warned opposition representatives that Somalia faces serious risks if political leaders fail to reach a decisive national agreement.
The upcoming talks are expected to focus on resolving disagreements surrounding the country’s electoral process and finding a political consensus among the federal leadership, opposition groups and federal member states.
The success of the proposed dialogue could play an important role in reducing political tensions and preventing further divisions at a critical moment for Somalia.
