Said Abdi

Social and political commentator

[Said Abdi @sooraac22]

At the end of his term in office, people will be more positive about what Hasan has done.He will leave a real legacy.

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[Abdirashid Hashi @AnalystSomalia]

Leadership Lessons from Somalia’s Past

History is a repository of lessons for leaders, and Somalia’s past is filled with significant events that offer valuable insights.

Let us take, as examples, two presidents whose leadership ended in failure and the warlords of Mogadishu, who were also defeated.

The unexpected and abrupt end of the presidencies of Mohamed Siad Barre and Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, as well as the ousting of the Mogadishu warlords, serve as a powerful reminder to all politicians — especially those currently in power — of how leadership can collapse when public discontent, societal challenges, and the concerns of key groups (intellectuals, businesspeople, youth, religious leaders, and women) are ignored.

In 1991, President Mohamed Siad Barre fled Mogadishu as armed uprisings encircled his administration. Until the final moment, he believed his grip on power was unshakable.

Similarly, in 2008, President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed resigned following a public revolt against his government, combined with parliamentary opposition and the withdrawal of international support.
President Yusuf was unaware of how deeply unpopular his policies and governance direction had become.

The downfall of these leaders was brought about by two critical failures that often doom those in power.

Today’s leader must avoid these pitfalls:

1.Loss of Credibility – The erosion of public trust and confidence in a leader, stemming from repeated failures, contradictions, or corruption. This weakens a leader’s authority and influence.

2.Crisis of Legitimacy – A widespread public rejection of a leader’s authority, fairness, or right to govern. This undermines their ability to enforce order, implement policies, or gain public trust.

Causes of Loss of Credibility and Legitimacy Crisis:

1.Broken promises

2.Contradictory actions or statements

3.Favoritism and nepotism

4.Lack of transparency and accountability

5.Corruption and abuse of power

6.Ignoring public grievances

7.Self-serving behavior

8.Inaction or ineffectiveness

9.Economic collapse

10.Perceived weak or indecisive leadership

Consequences of Loss of Credibility and Legitimacy Crisis:

1.Loss of public trust and support

2.Political instability

3.Strengthening of opposition forces

4.Rejection of state institutions

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7.Removal from office (resignation or overthrow)

8.Historical disgrace and damage to legacy

Both former presidents and Mogadishu warlords believed they were firmly in control until their leadership disintegrated.

The wise take heed of the mistakes of others.

[Said Abdi @sooraac22]

@EngFuursade Wuxuu ka tagay faragalinta shisheeye.

[Or☥doc @OrtodoxMD]

She definitely saw him and ignored him. ማፈሪያ! አገሩን ተዋርዶ ያዋረደ! ሊያለቅስ እኮ ምንም አልቀረውም!

[RUSI @RUSI_org]

With timelines for the elimination of the al-Shabaab insurgency repeatedly pushed back, does Somalia’s government risks losing any progress it has made in the absence of a wider political settlement? Learn more from today's #RUSICommentary.
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[Said Abdi @sooraac22]

@FahadBinYasin In aad adigu istilmaamayso unbaad moodaa.

[Said Abdi @sooraac22]

@ElonMuskAOC الإيمان بالله

[Said Abdi @sooraac22]

@elonmuskADO Give just one thousand dollars and I will delete it immediately.

[Said Abdi @sooraac22]

@FaqiAlis Maxkamada sare, yeysanba awood badnaane, waa dhisan tahay ee ma maxkamada dastuuriga ah baad ula jeedaa?

[Said Abdi @sooraac22]

@FahadBinYasin Haddii aad dhaliili lahayd siyaasadiisa gudaha , fariintaadu macnay yeelan lahayd, balse dhaleecayntaada siyaasadda dibadda ee dawladdaan oo aan la dafiri karin inay ka sarreyso tii uu Farmaajo hoggaamiyey, waxay farriintaadii u rogtay mid gocasho shakhsiyadeed muujinaysa.

[Said Abdi @sooraac22]

@JustAwHirsi I have already used my brain and
“That is exactly why I resisted.” is exactly what I wanted to confirm. Thanks.

[Said Abdi @sooraac22]

@FarahJuxa Inta bisinka qabsataan, go’aankiinii barakaysata oo naga aamusa, hadii aadnaan go’aankiinii ku qanacsanayna, dhib ma jiree miiska imaada.
Gunuunac baad raaxadii nooga qaadeen.

[Said Abdi @sooraac22]

@FahadBinYasin Qof kalaba dawladnimo iyo dastuur haka hadlo ee adigu naga aamu waxaad dawladnimo iyo dastuur u taqaan la aragye.

[Said Abdi @sooraac22]

@yanisvaroufakis Are you criticizing Israel or Somalia? Why is the name of Somalia even being mentioned here?

[Mohamed A. Hayir (Maareeye) @Hon_Maareeye]

Wax ka ogow khatarta uu Soomaaliya ku hayo Geedka Garanwaaga (Geed Yuhuudka) loo yaqaan.

[Said Abdi @sooraac22]

@elonmuskADO Yes.

[Said Abdi @sooraac22]

@Abukar535664655 I bought his book 10 years ago and I do agree with him that the process of constitutional review was completely shameful and corrupted.

[Said Abdi @sooraac22]

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[Mohamed Dubo @Mohamed_Dubo]

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