Qul Lil Xaq Walow Kaana Murrah: The Dilemma Facing Gadabursi

Somalia is divided into autonomous regions along clan system and the prospect of being united is at the present very remote. However, the United Nations is hoping that Somalia will be born again and flourish as one nation under one flag.

But the dilemma facing all Somalis is unprecedented. There were so many meetings, negotiations, and plans which none of them was successful. Worst of all is the kind of federation agreed on in Kenya. There are four levels of governments described in Chapter 4 of the Charter:

Transitional Federal Government at National Level
State Governments comprised of “two or more regions federate, based on their free will”
Regional administrations
District Administrations

In State Governments, “TWO OR MORE REGIONS FEDERATE” system will put Somaliland, Puntland, Galmudug, and Maakhir as State Governments. This system is a modified federal system which is not the same as the Federal system that we know of. In this definition Somaliland State Government will comprise:

• Awdal ( Baki )
• Maroodi Jeex( Hargeisa )
• Togdheer ( Burco)
• Sanag( Cerigaabo )
• Parts of Sool ( Laascaanood )

The federal system proposed is a pseudo federal system and a counter to the Federalism that we are familiar with and under this scenario; the present regions will not govern themselves freely. This puts Awdal under the state government dominated by one clan.

Let me go back to my theme: “The Dilemma facing Gadabursi”. As we see today, it is true that every region claims to be an autonomous region and governs by its people and also uses its resources and armies to protect their larger interests. Awdal was a kingdom and ran its affairs better than all systems we have today in Somalia. It is a wonder that we do not have any agenda of our own and we are not even talking about what the future is in store for us.

It is a wonder why we do not celebrate our history and claim our place in Somalia. Awdalites do not foresee where we are up to. In Somaliland, we are already under domination and in the pseudo federal system we will be even worse and swallowed again by the same dominant clans enforced by the Federal Government. The future of Somalia is shrouded by fog and by bloody civil wars and we have a long, long way to settlement. What is happening around us and close to our home is a wake up call for Awdalites.

In order to be safe from the bloodshed and turmoil to come, CUL HORTII HOP SAMAYSO. I propose, like many Gadabursi people do, to rethink and use the wisdom of our previous elders- not the ones today who are spoiled by bribery ( Biidhi qaatayaasha ) - and claim an Awdal Republic. Of all the Somali regions, the potential resources and education we have surpasses all others. I bet Awdal Republic will be the richest state in Somalia based on the facts in the ground; the evidence of untapped deposits of minerals.

We will prosper in future and we will be leaders for the Horn of Africa let alone Somalia. I also believe our neighbours will favour that because of their interest in Awdal Republic. ( HADDII KALE WAA LAGUU CUNI ).We have to either examine and evaluate all scenarios and get ready for the worst or wait and see our destruction or remain in the statuesque – WHO MARRIES MY MOTHER IS MY UNCLE. I am not proposing war with others but UNITY which is far more lethal than the weapon itself. The competing THREE CLANS will take us no where except to destruction at the end.

AWDAL REPUBLIC IS OUR ONLY SOLUTION. Gadabursi people must stand up for its rights and place in Somalia and unite for the same cause. All we need is to stand unified behind that notion. Leave THE GOSSIP and COMPETITION along CLAN LINES behind and open debates among yourselves and propose ideas and agendas through emails and phones and internet websites. Some of you argue that Adwal is peace. There is peace no without strength. Do not be scared, shy and hesitate to defend your interest. Under the current TNG constitution and the Isak Government, we have no choice except to declare Awdal Republic. WHY NOT US? Every clan has chosen its own destiny and special interest over any system.

LONG LIVE AWDAL REPUBLIC.

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Mohamed MOUSA

Email: mmousa@rogers.com

Source: Harowo.com