(Sh. M. Network)- A rift grows larger and harder between the top leaders of Somalia's Galmudug...a semiautonomous region in central Somalia, bordering Puntland on the north. Galmudug is not trying to obtain international recognition as a separate nation, but rather considers itself autonomous within the larger Somali federalism, for what that's worth...
state who are reportedly not in agreement over the presidential election deadline.
Awke Hajji Abdirahman, the deputy of speaker of Galmudug parliament, told Shabelle Media that the epicenter or root-cause of the disagreement is all about the time limit of the election and the time of the ruling president to quit.
"According to the constitution of Galmudug state of Somalia, the president's time for the office is only three-years. The constitution is also draws to hold a presidential election after very three-years and now its time has come," he added.
Shabelle Media made and attempt to get in touch with Galmudug speaker for reaction, and he repulsed the accusations. The speaker added: "everything is going as planed and the elections will be held in accordance with the schedule.