NAIROBI—Jubbaland opposition leaders have vowed to work with President Ahmed Madobe in a surprise move on Sunday.
In a brief statement, the faction said decision to back the Kismayo-based administration was informed by “the prevailing threat of Al-Shabab and other crucial factors.”
“At this juncture, Jubbaland cannot affort a political push-and-pull. We have a growing threat posed by Al-Shabab and we must set aside our personal and political interests in a bid to focus on the campaign to free areas controlled by the militant group (Shabab),” the statement seen by Kulan Post reads in part.
The Sunday meeting is first in a series of multi-faceted consultative meeting to be held by the political factions ahead of a military campaign against Shabab. It’s aimed at achieving unity of purpose against “whatever that threatens the peace and stability of Jubbaland.”
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On his part, president Ahmed Madobe welcomed the move, saying “the future of Jubbaland needs the candid contribution of all, and I welcome anyone with sincere intent to come on board.”
The Sunday meeting came just a day after the Jubaland Presidential Candidates Council held a press conference at Serena where they called for a means to solve the political and security situation in the Federal State.