GAROWE (Halbeeg News) – African Union (AU) has commended the peaceful transfer of power after the inauguration of Said Abdullahi Deni.
Francisco Madeira, AU special representative who attended the inauguration ceremony of president Deni has pledged support for the semi-autonomous Puntland State.
“The process was evident of democratic maturity in Puntland,” Madeira said in a statement issued in Mogadishu, adding that the AU mission would continue working with Puntland forces to fight violent extremism and terrorism.
“As you begin to deliver on your promises and duties to Puntland and Somalia, as a key partner of Somalia, AMISOM stands ready to support you and your administration in fulfilling your mandate,” said Madeira.
Madeira also commended Puntland police forces for their role in the implementation of operational readiness assessment of Puntland State Police.
The assessment, he said, was spearheaded by AMISOM and is aimed at gauging the preparedness of the Somali security forces to take over security responsibilities from the AU Mission.
Madeira expressed gratitude to outgoing President Abdiweli Mohamed Ali for his administration’s achievements.
“Your administration has achieved a lot for the people of Puntland – we all owe you a debt of gratitude. More importantly, I wish to highlight your statesmanship – this has facilitated a peaceful transfer of power from one administration to another,” he said.
Last Saturday, Puntland has inaugurated its new President Said Abdullah Deni and deputy President.
President Deni emerged the winner in the third round of voting in the region’s parliament beating 20 other candidates early this month making five President of the state in northeastern Somalia.
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