Government security forces have today dispersed a crowd of people in parts of Mogadishu’s Hodan district, expressing their concern over the political situation in the country.
The crowd staged protests against outgoing Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo over what they termed as engineering a “coup attempt” in the country.
The protest was also attended by opposition politicians including Ahmed Moalim Fiqi who appeared at the rally and also showed support for premier Roble.
The protesters chanting anti-coup slogans and waving placards written “Coup, No” ” Elections, Yes” filled the streets of Hodan district in Mogadishu.
Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, said an order was issued by the deputy police chief and the Benadir regional police commander to stop the peaceful demonstrations.
“Security personnel sent by the deputy police chief of Kanif and the commander of Benadir region Farhan Qaroole told me that they were blocking a peaceful demonstration in Hodan district where I was present at the time,” said the prominent politician Ahmed Maalim Fiqi.
He added: “It is clear that these men are still working with the outgoing regime and have turned a deaf ear to the Prime Minister’s plight”.
On his part, Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame addressed the issue and sent a message to the prime minister as well as security minister Abdullahi Mohamed Nur adding that the country is heading to dictatorship.
“Demonstrations against Farmajo’s failed coup attempt were blocked by Farhan Qaroole and Kaniif. We call on Prime Minister Roble and his security minister to be wary of such dictators in their midst, ”said Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame.
Mogadishu is in a state of political turmoil as a result of the dispute between President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble that has affected the country’s elections.
