By Zamzam Daqarre - Reporter
MOGADISHU, 13 October 2026 Former Somali Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon has called on the federal government to return to negotiations and hold inclusive elections based on political agreement.
Warning that disputes could lead to civil conflict and prolonged hostilities, Shirdon said Somalia must avoid confrontation between the federal government and sections of the public.
“Political targeting has a painful and troubling history. It can lead to civil wars and lasting grievances that may remain within Somali politics and society for a long time,” he said.
He said such targeting had a painful history and could fuel conflicts affecting Somalia’s political landscape and relations within society for years.
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Shirdon urged the federal government to refrain from actions that could threaten peace and stability, stressing that resolving disagreements required dialogue.
“I also call on Villa Somalia to return to the negotiating table and urgently hold inclusive elections based on an agreement,” he said.
He said dialogue and an agreed electoral process offered a path towards a settlement acceptable to the parties involved.
He warned that failure to resolve disputes could lead to further incidents linked to political tensions.