Political meetings banned in Baladweyne 

The newly appointed Hiiraan governor Yusuf Ahmed Hagar (Daba-Geed) has said that political meetings  cannot be held in the region without the administration’s permission.

“I would like to caution all politicians and traditional elders against holding political meetings in the region especially in Baladweyne… we want to address the security issues first,” he said.

This comes at a time when intellectuals, politicians and traditional elders are holding meetings to discuss on matters relating the upcoming state formation.

The governor also sent a stern warning to individuals whom he accused of fueling the clan tensions in Beledweyne town.

“We will hold accountable anyone who threatens the peace and stability of Hiiraan province,” said Yusuf.

The new governor has urged the local residents of Hiiraan to participate in maintaining security and tranquility to prevent the recurrent clan feud in western Beledweyne town.