Hargeisa (Kaab TV) – The Hargeisa City Council has today elected a new mayor following an extraordinary session held at the headquarters of the Hargeisa Municipality.
Council members elected Abdirizak Maxamed Farah Wiwa as the new Mayor of Hargeisa, and Aadan Jaam’a Haddi Mideye as Deputy Mayor of the capital city.
In his first remarks after being elected, Mayor Wiwa said the session had concluded peacefully and pledged to accelerate the delivery of services and municipal work.
“It is thanks to God that this extraordinary session has concluded peacefully and with dignity. I promise to serve you and to take the work of the city further than where it currently stands, God willing,” Wiwa said.
He also called on members of the City Council to cooperate with him, share constructive advice, and work together for the development of Hargeisa.
The election came after the Hargeisa City Council earlier today officially removed the former mayor of the capital, Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge, along with his deputy, Khadar Ahmed Omar.
The motion of no confidence, which was submitted a day earlier, cited allegations related to failure to fulfil official duties and other administrative concerns, according to some council members.
Somaliland government media, which was present at the Hargeisa Municipality headquarters, reported that council members attended the session where the motion was debated.
The meeting was chaired by the Governor of Marodi Jeeh region, and the Secretary of the Hargeisa Municipality was also in attendance.