garad13 wrote:I agree with you Faroole is a stern, frugal politician and a strong man politician, but on the other hand Abdiweli is a well-educated diplomat who is in his prime. I think Abdiweli has all the qualities Puntland needs at the moment he's already been through the fire as well.oxymoron wrote:Puntland has prospered under Mudane Faroole, I am not for a change of leadership as it is tough political and economical times in Somalia today. We need to keep our tough guy Faroole to deal with the tough times ahead. Abdiweli needs to take the back-seat and chill for the next 5 years.garad13 wrote:Dr. Abdiweli Mohamed Cali Gaas
Puntland will prosper under Abdiweli's leadership, not taking any accolades away from Faroole he has achieved a lot despite his shorcomings.
Puntland internal politics is far more complex and much more dangerous than anywhere else in Somalia. Taking up Puntland leadership is no easy task, and staying on and being approved for it takes the likes of A/Y iyo Faroole. Abdiwali is not ready and to get him ready will take a good year, millions of dollars and 100% backing from different sub-clan heavyweights in politics and war if necessary. I am pretty sure he is not ready for all of that.

