Well, as we all know, we only have less than three months since the Election Day and it is presidential campaign time in Somaliland, It looks like the ball is already in the playground. Where ever you go, the talk is the election and the debate is on. The famous question is who a person supports and which party is good for the Republic.

There are as we know three candidates to choose from. How do you pick the right one?

There are less than three months to think of who is the right President for our country. The one that is capable of the position and the one that is very much competent in dealing with the nation’s prominent problems as well as the regional and global political problems.

It is time to pause and think because the future of our nation depends much on our choices. Choosing the right political party and presidential candidate is not as easy as saying so. If we are concerned enough on our nation’s future, we have to choose it right as there will be no turning point if the wrong one is chosen.

It’s best to have a clear understanding of how to select a party and a presidential candidate. It is important to analyze the existing parties policies based on the past and the current issues.

Understanding the basics behind the parties is essential to throw the support to the right party. It is appropriate to choose a presidential candidate that is competent enough in dealing with our nation’s poverty-stricken economy, lack of freedom of speech; lack of employment opportunities, corruption, tribalism and the rapid growth of odious jailing’s against the citizens and the unending poverty on most of our fellow citizens. And I urge you (the voter) to please do so without bias.

Go through and study the long list of the issues which are important to Somaliland’s future to choose the stance you would prefer in a president and a party. There are as you know important things to include in your decision and a ton of minor things to leave. But two issues must stand out of the list; Honesty/justice of the candidates and inclusion policies of the parties.

Study and analyze how the candidates view those issues generally. And then broaden your scope and determine how the candidates view our communities.

Carefully analyse where the parties stand on social, developmental and economic issues in regards to the different Somaliland regions.

You as a voter have to carefully choose which party you support and who the candidate you support is. Even if you are not a fan of any of the parties, as they say “Do what the Romans do”, decide to throw your support on how you see fit. This in fact is better than watching the game on the side and contributing nothing. By doing so, you would know the least you can do is to deny the wrong candidate to get what he does not deserve – your support.

As to me, I carefully analysed where the parties stand on social, developmental and economic issues. I hereby expose what I found out and would expect you join me in my support after your analysis.

I have chosen to entrust my support to the WADDANI presidential and vice presidential candidates Mr. Abdirahman Cirro and Mr. Mohamed Cali because they have more experience, capacity, ability, competency and capability to rule Somaliland than the other candidate of the opposition parties.

Why I chose Cirro over other presidential candidates?

I chose him simply because I see a stable future in Somaliland with Cirro than with Muse Biixi. For Muse Biixi, he was pulled down with incidents that most people doubt on his honesty and integrity. He was also proved in many instances that he cannot be trusted and relied upon. In other words, he is more a destroyer than a builder, good in dividing people than uniting. Being more a soldier than a leader and our young republic does not need a man who will destroy what little we have achieved so far.

Somaliland needs a peace maker not a chaos creator. My dear reader, if you just pause for a minute and remind yourself the many policies of Biixi’s Kulmiye as exposed by many party officers, you will see an unstable Somaliland with Muse Biixi.

Check out the polices of Muse Biixi + Kulmiye;

“Anigoo wax dili kara duco qaadan maayo ee waa inoo dagaal..? Biixi.

For god sake, is that a person to trust to lead? You be the judge. Well, all I want to say is this:

Intay goori goor tahay ha la iska mooso daadka soo socda. Ha la damiyo dabka uu hurinayo ee uu balbalin doono ina Biixi.

I did not support Kulmiye before and will not support now. The fact of the matter is and I am not alone in this thinking, Kulmiye is not a party of all. Many Somalilanders believe that it is a party of some. It is not inclusive.

Another point of why I don’t support Kulmiye is the fact that it is the party of the hidden agendas. It is the party of the arrogant policies of some and that is what makes the party smell criminal. A party which favors the “Gaaradag” policies cannot be given the mandate to govern again a republic formed in tribal confederacy.

Somalilanders cannot afford to go into a chaos again and re-adapt the atmosphere of hate which came along with the conference of the Garadag policies and the likes.

It should be clear to us now before it is too late that if Biixi is given the mandate to rule the land, the old same drama (civil war) will come back and only then, it surely will be hard to reclaim dignity.

UCID – The other alternative;

The UCID party seems to lack nutrition to grow fully. In other words, the seed is planted but it needs fertilizers to help grow. Authorities of the party also seem to lack decision making. That fact made the public to nick name as the party of the flip-floppers.

Faisal has uncertain disposition on some matters that reflect on how he would properly deal with perplex principle-related issues. His statements always cause puzzle and mental confusion, a sign which shows unpreparedness to the position.

Faisal the leader of UCID is famous for his changing decisions and his ability to confuse the public as he says one thing and takes 360 degrees to the other direction and says another the other day which reminds us that he is not yet ready to govern. UCID needs to grow up, plan and develop strategies to market its policies. But for now, no one is ready to support as that will surely be a waste of a vote.

Iskusoo wada Xoori; All in all

This coming November, 2017, to whom you will entrust your valuable vote, is important. Vote wisely because every vote counts. Your single vote could change an entire nation. There is still hope for our country when we do our shares. Do your share by voting for the right candidates. Vote for WADDANI. Remember, standing in the way of your own progress is always more harmful than helpful. Giving your vote to Muse Biixi and Saylici is just that. Don’t allow Muse Biixi and his Kulmiye stand in the way of our progress.

Let me warn you up front if you intend to vote for Muse Biixi; don’t get stressed when you find yourself skipping in the forest with all the Kulmiye wolves ready to pounce. Support WADDANI as it is the only one with no alternative. Be assured, giving your vote to Muse Biixi will not facilitate changes in your life but will surely make your world a nightmare. Don’t be an unwanted intruder.

If you are feeling pulled in two directions, don’t give your power to the one who will use against you. Pause, think and learn the policy of Kulmiye. Take your time. I am sure with in no time you will become the master of your domain and will trust your instincts. Listen to your heart; you will surely know that Cirro is the Xaaji compared to Muse Biixi (the chaos creator).

Find the courage to step outside your zone and discover the true Ina Biixi who will spare no time to destroy your pride. Your vote is an investment. Be cautious with your investment. A properly calculated vote for WADDANI will pay off three fold. Vote for WADDANI.

Suleiman Abdi Dugsiye

Ottawa