[quote="Somali2003"]UncleBanana head, you are mixing the formation of SYL(political movement) and its transition to a political party. No doubt these members were MJ, but what has it got to do with the nation building of Somalia. As a matter of fact, before its evolution into a legitimate political party, the Italians demanded the identification of the tribes of these men whom refused to reveal out of potential backlash. Their plan was successful and that is how they initially won the hearts of their constituents. But the question came during the late 50s and early 60s.
Hawiye's relative political weight declined after the two colonies merged itno a unitary state. Does this ring a bell? Hawiye's populace was like 36% compared to 22% of Southern Darod. This percentage were immensely reduced after USP was merged into Darod-SYL.
The founders of SYL meant nothing during the late 50s and early 60s. Xaaji Mohamed was the president of SYL for many years, and he was not one of the founders.[/quote]
Who the FUkk is Xaji Maxamed? Probably some warsangeli....
The population of hawiye is irrelevant.... The SYL at independence was like this
President= Ujeejeen
Prime Minister= Maxamud Saleebaan
Interior Minister= Maxamud Saleebaan
Army Chief= Abgaal
Police Chief= Maxamud saleebaan
Secretary General aka Party Leader= Maxamud Saleebaan
Even Aden Cadde Cheif of Staff was a Reer Maxamud
if a group was to tip the scale how come they weren't represented?