Mogadishu, Wednesday — The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, has issued a strong political warning amid Somalia’s deepening political impasse, declaring that “anything that is tampered with will be exposed by its own hands and will not succeed.”
President Deni made the remarks during a political meeting in Mogadishu, a statement widely interpreted as a direct message to actors involved in the ongoing governance and electoral disputes that have stalled the country’s political process.
In his address, President Deni emphasized that he has no intention of leaving the capital, stating that he will remain in Mogadishu until a final resolution is reached to Somalia’s complex political challenges, particularly the contentious disagreements surrounding the electoral framework.
Political observers view Deni’s decision to stay in the capital as a significant shift in the political dynamics. Analysts note that his continued presence in Mogadishu places added pressure on the federal leadership and is widely seen as a direct challenge to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s political leverage at a critical moment in negotiations.
Sources close to the Puntland leader indicate that President Deni has privately told allies that his stay in key parts of the capital carries substantial political weight, underscoring the intensity of behind-the-scenes negotiations and the high stakes involved in determining the future of Somalia’s electoral process.
As talks continue, Deni’s firm stance signals that Puntland intends to play a decisive role in shaping the outcome of the ongoing political negotiations, at a time when tensions remain high and consensus remains elusive.
