The only man in Somali politics who addressed the issue of qabiil in negative light. More Somali leaders should stop hiding and address this issue up front and realize its impact.On Friday, Puntland President Farole gave Friday's religious sermon and led prayers at Da'wah Mosque in Bossaso, where he reportedly called on religious leaders to support the government's efforts to combat crimes including piracy and human trafficking.
President Farole also encouraged Puntland's Islamist community to take leading role in educating the public about "spoilers who misuse the clan system, promote insecurity or misinterpret the Islamic faith."
It was the first time a Puntland leader has addressed congregants at one of Bossaso's largest mosques. Dr. Farole also became the first Puntland president to lead prayers at a mosque in Garowe, the capital of Puntland.
And also, unlike Sharif Ahmed, he has NOT taken a trip to Ethiopia and that prospect seems unlikely. Puntland is finally a free state, no longer an Ethiopian satellite.