๐—”๐—ป ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜-๐—˜๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ

The Honorable President-Elect of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro)
Hargeisa, Somaliland
๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ: ๐—ง๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†, ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿต ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ

๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜: ๐—” ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ

Dear Dr. Abdirahman Cirro,

Congratulations on your historic and decisive victory. The 64% mandate given by the people of Somaliland is both a testament to their trust and a call to action. It reflects their desire for a leader who can heal divisions, restore economic stability, and guide the nation toward a prosperous future. As the saying goes, โ€œ๐‘‡๐‘œ ๐‘คโ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘š ๐‘š๐‘ข๐‘โ„Ž ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘”๐‘–๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘›, ๐‘š๐‘ข๐‘โ„Ž ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ž๐‘ข๐‘–๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘‘.โ€

This letter is both a message of encouragement and a humble appeal for wisdom-based leadership. Drawing from the timeless examples of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), his companions, and modern leaders who transformed their nations, I wish to offer perspectives on leading Somaliland during this pivotal moment.

๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐——๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ

Somaliland is at a crossroads. Regional disparities, tribal tensions, and political divisions have eroded unity. Healing these divisions is paramount for progress.

When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) migrated to Medina, he found a deeply divided city. His first act was to establish the Constitution of Medina, which created a unified society under the principles of mutual respect, justice, and cooperation. He treated every group fairly, ensuring inclusivity regardless of religion or tribe. His leadership showed that unity is achieved through fairness, consultation, and justice.

leaders like Nelson Mandela in South Africa inherited fractured nations but prioritized reconciliation and unity over vengeance. Mandelaโ€™s Truth and Reconciliation Commission acknowledged past injustices while fostering a spirit of forgiveness. As he wisely noted, โ€œ๐‘…๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘š๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘™๐‘–๐‘˜๐‘’ ๐‘‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘˜๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘› โ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘–๐‘ก ๐‘ค๐‘–๐‘™๐‘™ ๐‘˜๐‘–๐‘™๐‘™ ๐‘ฆ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ ๐‘’๐‘›๐‘’๐‘š๐‘–๐‘’๐‘ .โ€

For Somaliland, initiating national dialogue with tribal elders, civil society, and marginalized communities can foster trust and harmony. A government that treats all regions equitably will pave the way for lasting unity.

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜

Economic instability and eroded trust in government institutions are significant challenges you face. Mismanagement, corruption, and nepotism have undermined progress. Yet, history shows us that transformative leadership can reverse even the gravest economic challenges.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), even before his prophethood, was renowned for his ethical dealings in trade, earning him the title Al-Amin (The Trustworthy). As a leader, he encouraged fair trade, banned exploitative practices, and ensured equitable distribution of resources.

Modern examples like Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States offer lessons in addressing economic crises. In the wake of the Great Depression, Roosevelt implemented the New Deal, a series of bold reforms that revived the economy, provided jobs, and restored confidence in government institutions. His famous words, โ€œ๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘™๐‘ฆ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘ค๐‘’ โ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘ฃ๐‘’ ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘“๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘“๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ ๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘™๐‘“,โ€ rallied the nation to confront challenges with courage and determination.

For Somaliland:

โ— Strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms to ensure government resources are used for public benefit.
โ— Prioritize sectors like agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and small businesses to create jobs and reduce dependency on aid.
โ— Introduce independent oversight bodies to monitor government spending and promote accountability.

As the Somali proverb goes, โ€œ๐ด โ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘ ๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘ข๐‘–๐‘™๐‘ก ๐‘ค๐‘–๐‘กโ„Ž ๐‘‘๐‘’๐‘๐‘’๐‘๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘›๐‘œ๐‘ก ๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘.โ€ Let your administration be the model of transparency and ethical governance.

๐—•๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—˜๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ

Leadership is not a solo endeavor. A capable, diverse, and ethical team amplifies the impact of a leaderโ€™s vision. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) exemplified this by appointing individuals based on merit, integrity, and expertise. For instance, he sent Muadh ibn Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him) to Yemen as a governor because of his knowledge and ability to administer justice.

Modern examples reaffirm the importance of a strong team. Singaporeโ€™s Lee Kuan Yew surrounded himself with technocrats who shared his vision of transformation. Together, they turned Singapore from a struggling nation into a global economic powerhouse. His guiding principle was simple: โ€œ๐ˆ๐Ÿ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐, ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ง.โ€

In contrast, President Muse Bihiโ€™s administration relied heavily on favoritism, often appointing individuals based on loyalty rather than competence. This weakened institutions and deepened public mistrust.

Your administration must break from this pattern by selecting leaders who reflect Somalilandโ€™s diversity and possess the expertise to drive reform. โ€œ๐ด ๐‘™๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘™๐‘ฆ ๐‘Ž๐‘  ๐‘”๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘‘ ๐‘Ž๐‘  ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘œ๐‘๐‘™๐‘’ ๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘š.โ€ Surround yourself with advisors who challenge you constructively and align with your vision for progress.

๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€

Your landslide victory brings with it immense expectations. Somalilanders believe in your ability to deliver on your promises. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) warned against breaking trust, saying, โ€œ๐‘Šโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘› ๐‘Ž ๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘› ๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘˜๐‘’๐‘  ๐‘Ž ๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘’ ๐‘ก๐‘œ โ„Ž๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘Ÿ, โ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘š๐‘ข๐‘ ๐‘ก ๐‘“๐‘ข๐‘™๐‘“๐‘–๐‘™๐‘™ ๐‘–๐‘ก.โ€

Modern leadership examples highlight the importance of delivering on promises. Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva of Brazil inherited an economy plagued by inequality and corruption. Through decisive reforms and pro-poor policies, he lifted millions out of poverty while restoring trust in government.

In contrast, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe squandered his early goodwill by failing to address corruption and mismanagement. His broken promises led to economic collapse and widespread disillusionment.

To succeed, your administration must:

1. Prioritize quick wins in key areas like education, healthcare, and infrastructure to demonstrate immediate progress.

2. Communicate openly with the public about challenges and progress.

3. Ensure that all government actions align with the principles of fairness and equity outlined in the Waddani manifesto.

As John Maxwell wisely said, โ€œ๐ด ๐‘™๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘’ ๐‘คโ„Ž๐‘œ ๐‘˜๐‘›๐‘œ๐‘ค๐‘  ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ, ๐‘”๐‘œ๐‘’๐‘  ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ, ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘ โ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘ค๐‘  ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ.โ€ Be that leader for Somaliland.

๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ช๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†

You are inheriting a government system plagued by corruption, weak institutions, and regional instability. Addressing these systemic issues requires wisdom, patience, and courage.

The leadership of Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) provides a powerful example. He implemented reforms that ensured accountability at all levels, even declaring, โ€œ๐ผ๐‘“ ๐‘Ž ๐‘š๐‘ข๐‘™๐‘’ ๐‘ค๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘ข๐‘š๐‘๐‘™๐‘’ ๐‘–๐‘› ๐ผ๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ž, ๐ผ ๐‘“๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ ๐ด๐‘™๐‘™๐‘Žโ„Ž ๐‘ค๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘™๐‘‘ ๐‘ž๐‘ข๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘š๐‘’ ๐‘“๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘›๐‘œ๐‘ก ๐‘™๐‘’๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘™๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘Ž๐‘‘ ๐‘“๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘–๐‘ก.โ€ His governance was marked by justice, transparency, and a deep sense of responsibility.

Modern leaders like Paul Kagame of Rwanda also faced immense challenges. After the 1994 genocide, Kagame rebuilt Rwanda by focusing on good governance, zero tolerance for corruption, and fostering national unity. His leadership transformed Rwanda into one of Africaโ€™s fastest-growing economies.

In contrast, Muse Bihiโ€™s administration failed to address corruption and foster national cohesion. Its legacy of nepotism and resource mismanagement stands as a cautionary tale.

๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) left behind a legacy of justice, equality, and moral governance, transforming Arabia into a model society. Modern leaders like Nelson Mandela and Lee Kuan Yew have shown that transformational leadership is possible even in the face of immense challenges.

Let your presidency be remembered as a turning point in Somalilandโ€™s history. Build a legacy where divisions were healed, prosperity was shared, and justice prevailed. As Mahatma Gandhi said, โ€œ๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘“๐‘–๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘ฆ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘™๐‘“ ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘ ๐‘’ ๐‘ฆ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘™๐‘“ ๐‘–๐‘› ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘ฃ๐‘–๐‘๐‘’ ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐‘œ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘ .โ€

May Allah grant you wisdom, strength, and the courage to fulfill this noble mission.

Sincerely,
๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ฑ๐—ถ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—บ ๐—  ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฎ
Public Relations Secretary of Waddani Party
E-mail:halimusa4@gmail.com
Hargeisa, Rep of Somaliland