By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter
Somalia, 19 May 2026 Former Galmudug president Abdikarim Hussein Guled criticized the federal government’s handling of relations with federal member states and the electoral process, saying Somalia’s political affairs require broader consultation and consensus.
Speaking on Dawan Media's Mizan Podcast, Guled said the federal government’s approach was sidelining key stakeholders and risked deepening political tensions.
“The people of Galmudug are still in consultations. Our discussions are focused on ensuring that elections take place in a way acceptable to the people of Galmudug. We are seeking broad engagement from all stakeholders, candidates and political actors,” he said.
Guled added that opposition politicians from Galmudug were discussing plans related to the state’s electoral future amid ongoing national debates over constitutional reforms and direct elections. He said politicians and other stakeholders in Galmudug were holding consultations on how elections in the state should be conducted.
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He also said Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye “Qoorqoor” was involved in the consultations both directly and indirectly.
The remarks come as Somalia faces growing political tensions over constitutional amendments, electoral arrangements and disputes between the federal government and opposition groups.
Galmudug is among the federal member states where the federal government says it plans to hold one person, one vote elections. The state has previously experienced disputes over state-building, elections and power-sharing.