Lasaanood (KAAB TV) – In a significant political development, the city of Lasaanood, the capital of the Sool region, hosted a parliamentary election today for the chairmanship of the newly formed legislative body of the Northeastern Somalia administration.
Dr. Adan Abdullahi Aw-Hasan emerged victorious, securing 53 votes, while his opponent garnered 29, according to an official announcement by the Transitional Chair of the Assembly of Representatives. Dr. Aw-Hasan hails from the Ayr sub-clan of the Hawiye, specifically the Fiqishini community. He is widely recognized as a candidate backed by the Federal Government of Somalia and aligned with the influential Firdhiye political faction—an alignment that is expected to play a decisive role in the upcoming presidential race.
Following the election of the speaker, the parliamentary body is now in the process of electing its deputy chairpersons. These appointments are anticipated to be completed within the day, thus finalizing the leadership of the House of Representatives.
This swift formation of the legislative body is part of a broader effort to solidify the political foundations of the emerging Northeastern Somalia administration. With the parliamentary leadership now nearly in place, all eyes are turning to the presidential election, which is expected to be a competitive contest featuring prominent and influential candidates.
The Federal Government of Somalia, particularly the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, is actively involved in overseeing and supporting the political reconstruction process in Lasaanood. Their ongoing presence in the region underscores the significance of this new political initiative.
According to reliable sources, the electoral process is being directed by a high-level federal envoy with strong ties to Mogadishu’s inner political circles. That figure is Abdulkadir Firdhiye, a prominent leader who recently joined the ruling party established by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Firdhiye, who once held the interim leadership of this new administration, is now considered the federal government’s favored candidate for the upcoming presidency.
The vice presidency is reportedly set to be filled by Abdirashid Jibril, the former Speaker of the Puntland Parliament. Originally from the Sanaag region, Jibril recently broke ranks with Puntland’s leadership and launched a serious political campaign within Northeastern Somalia.
This administration, however, did not arise in a vacuum. Its formation follows a prolonged and bloody conflict in the region, marked by political strife, shifting alliances, and military confrontations. The crisis ultimately gave birth to this new entity now referred to as the Administration of Northeastern Somalia.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the federal government’s role in shaping outcomes in Lasaanood remains both strategic and controversial, raising important questions about federal influence, local legitimacy, and the future balance of power in Somalia.