 UCID, is a new phenomenon in Somaliland's
political arena. It is a party that is based on modern thoughts
of freedom and responsibility, on equality of citizens under
the law and the necessity of good governance. At its most basic
nature the party stands for uncompromising Somaliland Nationalism.
Because of the clarity of its position and the persistence of
its founder it has forced both UDUB and KULMIYE to take unequivocal
positions on the question.
UCID was conceived and born in the diaspora in the rarified
environment of a university setting or so it is seems. Faysal
Ali Warabe, the founder of UCID is a civil engineer by trade
and a politician by choice. He is a man whom opponents of
the independence of Somaliland love to hate. What is most
amazing about UCID is that it was able to establish itself
on the Somali political map so effectively. Win or lose, this
party has already succeeded in setting the national agenda.
Its ideas on governance, accountability, independence and
political honesty are already the measuring rod against which
other parties are evaluated.
Reference From: Somaliland Presidential Election
Chronicles Part 1. 2, By Dr. Abdishakur Jowhar and A. Mohamed
Ali Hashi ‘Dhimbiil’
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