 KULIMIYE, is the party of the
establishment that is not in power as yet. It is close though,
very close, waiting in the wings, biding its time. KULMIYE was
born in opposition not even a year ago, and it prospered in
that environment reaching a position of national prominence
in record time.
The founder and leader of KULMIYE, Ahmed M. Mahamoud Silanyo,
is a respected statesman/guerilla leader/ bureaucrat/economist/diplomat,
in short a highly educated man with an intimidating CV.
Most relevant to his ambitions for the presidency is that
he was Chairman of SNM in the crucial years of its struggle
against Siyad Barre (1984-1990). Since then he was a prominent
peacemaker who always answered the call of his nation in its
hour of need. His political capital among the populace emanates
from this history.
During the campaign for municipal elections Silanyo was more
of an educator to his people teaching the elements of constructive
opposition, of demanding change while defending the system,
of giving credit when it is due and of always being on the
side of the state when national interest dictated it. Somalilanders
felt blessed to have him as an opposition leader at a time
when their young state needed the kind of nurture and love
that only an enlightened opposition leader can offer. In the
Municipal elections KULMIYE was rewarded for this performance
by massive gains across the country that transcended tribal
affiliation.
Reference From: Somaliland Presidential Election
Chronicles Part 1. 2, By Dr. Abdishakur Jowhar and A. Mohamed
Ali Hashi ‘Dhimbiil’
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