MOGADISHU (KAAB TV) – The Somali government does not own the public’s wealth — it is merely entrusted with managing it on behalf of the people. The land, resources, and national wealth belong to the Somali nation, not to individual leaders, businessmen, or political elites. The government’s sole responsibility is to safeguard these public assets and use them to serve the common good — not to exploit them for personal profit.
Unfortunately, that trust has been deeply violated.
Systematic Betrayal of the Somali People
What is happening today in Somalia is not politics — it is organized, large-scale criminal activity using state power to loot the country. The current regime and its accomplices have transformed governance into a profit-making scheme for the few, at the expense of millions.
They are:
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Evicting citizens from public lands where families have lived for generations.
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Demolishing homes without due process, compensation, or provision of alternative shelter.
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Transferring stolen public lands to businessmen, politicians, and their close associates.
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Diverting national income into private pockets instead of depositing it into the public treasury.
This is not just corruption — it is treason. It is a deliberate war against the Somali people.
CRIMINALS AND THEIR CRIMES
1. Government Officials (“The Receivers”)
Role: Abuse state authority to enable land grabs, violent evictions, and fraudulent property transfers.
Crimes:
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Treason against the nation
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Theft of national property on a massive scale
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Crimes against humanity (forced evictions, human rights abuses)
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Money laundering (concealing the proceeds of stolen assets)
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Fraud and abuse of public office
2. Corrupt Businessmen
Role: Fund political corruption in exchange for stolen public lands and business favors.
Crimes:
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Bribery and conspiracy
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Aiding and abetting theft and fraud
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Possession and use of stolen public property
3. State-Enabled Groups
Role: Law enforcement, military, ministers, judges, and civil servants who protect, carry out, or cover up these crimes.
Crimes:
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Participation in organized crime
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Abuse of power and obstruction of justice
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Violating their oath to serve the public interest
WHY THIS IS A SCAM — AND A WAR
This is not merely bad governance — it is strategic state capture.
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Treason is the betrayal of national trust for personal or foreign gain.
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Theft of national wealth deprives generations of Somalis of their rightful inheritance.
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Weakening institutions for private benefit is a direct attack on the foundations of the state.
The Somali government, under President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is not just failing its people — it is actively at war with them. It is destroying the nation from within.
WHAT MUST BE DONE: A NATIONAL JUSTICE STRATEGY
When the government becomes the criminal, the people must respond with strategy, unity, and courage. Here’s what needs to happen:
1. DOCUMENT & SECURE EVIDENCE (“The Black Book”)
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Collect everything: photographs, videos, legal documents, names, and dates.
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Prioritize safety: store digital copies securely and share with trusted contacts abroad.
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This will be the foundation of future prosecutions and truth commissions.
2. INTERNATIONAL REPORTING & PRESSURE
Report these crimes to global institutions:
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International Bodies: United Nations Security Council, African Union, and embassies. Demand sanctions, asset freezes, and travel bans for the criminals.
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Media: Engage local and international investigative journalists. Global exposure builds pressure.
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Human Rights Groups: Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, SONSAF — these groups can offer legal, investigative, and advocacy support.
3. NATIONAL UNIFICATION & MOBILIZATION
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Build a coalition: Unite opposition leaders, intellectuals, scholars, youth, civil society, and victims. Speak with one voice.
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Launch national campaigns: Expose the truth using social media, public forums, and traditional media.
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Make this the defining issue: The Somali people must reclaim the narrative and demand justice.
4. PREPARE FOR THE DAY OF ACCOUNTABILITY
When the regime falls — and it will — there must be no delay in delivering justice.
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Special Trials: Prosecute for treason, grand theft, and crimes against humanity.
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Asset Recovery: Work with Interpol and international partners to recover every dollar, property, and resource stolen from the Somali people.
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission: Establish a permanent public record of the crimes committed, to ensure they are never repeated.
CONCLUSION: THIS IS SOMALIA’S FUTURE WAR
The wealth of Somalia does not belong to the government. It belongs to the people — the farmers, the mothers, the youth, the displaced, and the future generations.
The actions of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his government represent a dark betrayal of that principle. This is not just corruption — this is the strategic looting of a nation.
But if we expose the truth, unite the people, and engage the international community, we will hold these traitors accountable. Somalia will rise — not in the hands of thieves, but in the hands of its rightful owners: the Somali people.