Ambassador Nicholas Kay, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) made an unthoughtful remark on the decision that the Republic of Somalilnadโs House of Elders (Guurti) reached on extension of term on current tenures of government and the parliament.
Ambassador Kay forgot that Somaliland affairs concerned Somalilanders, first. Secondly, that an additional 4 months to the term agreed upon by Kulmiye and UCID did not warrant the fuss he and the EU envoy, dโUrso, were making to egg on political militants in Somaliland to greater follies.
Deeply concerned by move to postponeย #Somalilandย elections by 22 months. Urge reconsideration. Time to set a positive example for democracy
โ Nick Kay (@Somalia111)ย May 13, 2015
The Ambassadorโs comment above started a barrage of tweets that, if analyzed properly, tells the world that Somaliland was never short of patriots to come to its defense at all times. Not only do the tweets send a clear, unmistakable message to Kay, but they flag Somalilandersโ popular view on the extension of term made and their proud ownership of Somalilandโs right as a sovereign nation.
A sample of responses is copied below
@regocnitionย @polo_koolย @Somalia111ย The rats can’t even clean up Mogadishu & They’re talking about Somalilandโฆ.lol
โ BYANYMEANSNECESSARY (@1LaneOnly)ย May 13, 2015
@Gobanimodoonย Neither you norย @Somalia111ย can’t entreatย #Somalilandย affairs, better ferrule your#Somaliaย hap!
โ Mohamoud Walaaleye (@Ladhka)ย May 13, 2015
@Gobanimodoonย Neither you norย @Somalia111ย can’t entreatย #Somalilandย affairs, better ferrule your#Somaliaย hap!
โ Mohamoud Walaaleye (@Ladhka)ย May 13, 2015
@Somalia111ย your being wasteful with your time by speaking on matters regarding Somaliland.You need to focus on vision2016 not on Somaliland
โ Somaliland (@VIVASOMALILAND)ย May 13, 2015
@Somalia111ย whether it happens this year or 2017, its a matter of Somalilanders to decide, stay out of it
โ LanderSNM18May (@AbdAligurey)ย May 13, 2015
@Somalia111ย am deeply disspointed by your constant interference on matters that are taking place in somaliland.I find your opinions absurd.
โ Somaliland (@VIVASOMALILAND)ย May 13, 2015
@Somalia111ย I think you shouldn’t interfere SL’s affairs. If all parties agreed on the extension date, who are you to have a say in it?
โ Yahye (@PiruBlues)ย May 13, 2015
@Somalia111ย 4the past 24y we was an example 4democracy in the HOA & all Africa but that didn’t gain usย #Recognitionย Yet !! So save ur words
โ #18thMaySomalilandโค๏ธย (@deena651us)ย May 13, 2015
@Somalia111ย #It‘s okay with me 2postponed the Election:If that’s good enough & satisfies the peaceful existence of the Nation of Somaliland”
โ Muhiima bare (@MuhiimaB)ย May 13, 2015
@Somalia111ย election will be held when Somaliland is ready . We have voice in SL
โ #18MaySomaliland (@MusaSarmaan)ย May 13, 2015
@Somalia111ย Somalilanders concern abt your reports n how you interfer our nation so we know also your creation SFG army to invade our peace
โ #Abdirahman Askariโขยฎ (@abdirahmanaskar)ย May 13, 2015
@Somalia111ย Id be more concerned bout the possible Conflict caused by ur Vision2016/ClanFederalism you’re promoting.ย #Somalilandย is Defacto.
โ Sayid J Madar (@SJMadar)ย May 13, 2015
@Somalia111ย No need to reconsider โ best move for the Republic ofย #Somaliland. Free & fair 2017 elxn over a rushed & disastrous 2016 elxn!
โ Rob M. (@RM_Laf)ย May 13, 2015