Dhusamareb (WDN) – Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived in Dhusamareb as part of Villa Somalia’s broader strategy to consolidate its influence across the Federal Member States by installing loyal allies within regional leadership structures.

Following the installation of Adan Mohamed Nur (Adan Madobe) as the new leader of South West State, attention now appears to be shifting toward Galmudug, where Hassan Sheikh is expected to play an active and key role in shaping the political landscape and influencing the selection of the state’s next leadership.

The Prime Minister landed at Ugaas Noor Airport, where he was received by senior federal and regional officials, military commanders, and representatives from various sectors of Galmudug society.

Hamze’s visit comes at a politically sensitive moment, as negotiations continue over the future of elections in Galmudug and the broader implementation of Somalia’s proposed one-person, one-vote electoral model.

During his stay, Prime Minister Hamza is expected to hold a series of meetings with Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye “Qoor Qoor,” regional leaders, traditional elders, civil society representatives, and other influential stakeholders. The discussions are expected to focus on political reconciliation and electoral preparations.

The visit follows weeks of intense political consultations in Dhusamareb involving senior federal officials, including National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Director Mahad Salad, who has reportedly been engaged in efforts to bridge differences over the region’s electoral roadmap.

Security across Dhusamareb has been significantly reinforced ahead of the Prime Minister’s arrival. Additional security personnel have been deployed throughout the city, while key government facilities and public locations remain under heightened protection.

The Federal Government has been investing considerable political capital in its campaign to introduce direct elections across the country. Following electoral exercises previously conducted in Mogadishu and South West State, federal authorities are now seeking to expand the model to Galmudug, viewing the regional state as a critical component of the broader electoral reform agenda.

Supporters of the initiative argue that one-person, one-vote elections would represent a major step toward democratization and greater public participation in governance. Critics, however, remain concerned about political consensus, implementation challenges, and the potential impact on regional stability if disputes over the process remain unresolved.

As discussions continue behind closed doors, many residents of Galmudug are closely watching developments, aware that the decisions reached during the Prime Minister’s visit could have far-reaching implications for the region’s political future.

For now, Dhusamareb has become the focal point of Somalia’s latest political negotiations, with federal and regional leaders seeking common ground on a process that could shape the next chapter of governance and elections in Galmudug.

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