Former President of Somalia Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has denied allegations issued by the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) regarding his security detail, stating that the agency’s report does not accurately reflect the events that transpired in the vicinity of his residence.
A press release issued by the former President’s office stated that concerning security incidents had occurred in recent days, including checkpoints and blockades that disrupted civilian movement and the delivery of essential services in the area where Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed resides.
The office further disclosed that several staff members from the former President’s compound were abducted, while armed forces were deployed to positions adjacent to his home. According to the statement, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed’s camp exercised maximum restraint to prevent armed confrontation.
Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed urged national security institutions to remain independent from political rivalries and called for the uniform enforcement of the law across all Somali citizens and political figures.
He additionally warned against utilizing unverified security claims for political pressure or intimidation targeting the opposition.
The former President emphasized that Somalia cannot afford a new security crisis, calling for political disputes to be resolved through dialogue, mutual trust, and a consensus-based electoral framework agreed upon by all stakeholders.
Finally, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed’s office placed full responsibility on the government for any potential consequences arising from actions it characterized as unlawful, while urging security agencies, political leaders, and international partners to work toward de-escalating the situation and achieving a peaceful resolution to ongoing disputes.