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SSC-Khatumo leader arrives in Mogadishu for National Consultative Council meeting
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    Sunday May 4, 2025

    Mogadishu (HOL) — The leader of the SSC-Khatumo Regional State, Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw Ali Firdhiye, arrived in Mogadishu on Saturday ahead of the upcoming National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting set to open on Monday.

    Firdhiye and his delegation were welcomed at Aden Adde International Airport by federal officials and members of the public. His participation marks the first time SSC-Khatumo will participate in the NCC since declaring itself a federal member state last year.

    "I came to Mogadishu to participate in the National Consultation Council Conference, which is the first time that SSC-Khatumo is participating, and I thank all the officials and the people for welcoming us to Mogadishu," Firdhiye told reporters upon arrival.

    Galmudug, Southwest, and Hirshabelle presidents are expected to arrive in the capital in the coming hours to join the talks.

    However, it remains unclear whether the leaders of Puntland and Jubbaland—who have expressed political grievances with the federal government—will participate in the summit. Both administrations have previously withdrawn from the NCC over disputes related to constitutional amendments, election timelines, and the balance of power between federal and state institutions.

    The international community has been urging Somali political leaders to come together to resolve longstanding disputes and ensure consensus on key national priorities, particularly the federal constitution and the electoral framework.

     





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