GAROWE (Kaab TV) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni officially opened the 56th session of the Puntland Parliament in Garowe today, delivering a speech that addressed key issues facing Somalia, including political instability, security challenges, and the worsening economic crisis.
In his remarks, President Deni warned that Somalia’s system of governance is at risk of imminent collapse, citing the deterioration of state institutions.
He noted that growing insecurity has forced many citizens to flee the country in search of safety.
President Deni also accused Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of undermining the fragile federal system, alleging that his administration has contributed to the ongoing political disintegration.
The Puntland Parliament resumed its sessions today and is expected to discuss a range of key issues on its agenda.
Puntland, a semi-autonomous state in northeastern Somalia, cut ties with Mogadishu two years ago following President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s unilateral amendment of the federal constitution.
“We are at a point where all Somali people must awaken,” said President Deni. “I am calling on all Somali politicians, wherever they may be, to prioritize the salvation of the country above all else and work together to restore stability without pursuing personal or political interests.”
He warned that if the country fails to navigate this critical stage, it risks fragmentation and disintegration—recovery from which could take a long time.
President Deni stated that Puntland is ready to support the establishment of a functional federal government in Somalia, where every citizen can play their role.
He also expressed his support for the recently launched National Salvation Forum by opposition figures in Mogadishu, describing it as a unifying platform for those opposing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration.
President Deni’s speech in Garowe comes as the Federal Government in Mogadishu postponed a scheduled meeting of the National Consultative Council (NCC), a forum comprising federal and regional state leaders.
Both Puntland and Jubaland have withdrawn from the NCC, accusing it of being used to advance President Mohamud’s political agenda.