On Saturday 26 June, Juche 99, the semi-independent Republic of Somaliland will be holding its presidential elections. These elections have been delayed for the past two years due to internal political strife. Elections were originally scheduled for September 2008, however there was a major dispute regarding the validity of the elections if they were to be held at that time. The opposition, KULMIYE, rejected the having the election held 2 years ago because they accused the incumbent president Dahir Riyale Khan of being authoritarian. They claimed that he would be the winner because he had a monopoly on campaign advertisements. President Khan then suspended parliament until a time when the nation could prepare for free and democratic elections.
In these elections I will be endorsing current president, Dahir Riyale Khan of the For Unity, Democracy and Independence Party. I am endorsing him because I believe that the authoritarian tendencies he has demonstrated, I feel they are the best course for Somaliland is a semi-independent republic occupying the northern section of Somalia. Somaliland joined Somalia after gaining independence from the United Kingdom. Following the collapse of the Siad Barre government, Somaliland demonstrated its ability to bypass the instability in the south and form a functioning government. I strongly support independence for Somaliland and I believe world leaders should support it also. I believe that an independent Somaliland will bring peace and stability to the horn of Africa. Dahir Riyale Khan has the experience to lead Somaliland’s independence and lead the small nation to prosper in Africa. He has served an extended term as president of the Republic and he also served in the Siad Barre government. This experience will help lead Somaliland to independence and prosperity.
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