Somaliland President Hosts the newly elected speaker of the house of representatives

Somaliland President Muse Bihi has received at his office the newly elected speaker of the house of representatives, Abdirizak Khalif, who is from the main opposition party Waddani. It was a meeting that started with a smile and ended with congratulations.

The President extended gratitude to the new members of the house of representative for the democratic and transparent speakership vote. He said the election can’t divide their nation and the house will be stronger than ever after despite the ruling party candidate losing the race.

Abdirizak Khalif a former Somaliland minister won the speakership of the house after he got 42 votes while his rival gained 39 votes on Tuesday.

Many people have praised the president for his leadership and for holding free and fair elections in recent months while more others including the upper house and presidential elections are expected next year.

The Public encouraged the president to proceed and maintain democracy in Somaliland during his remaining time in office.