“During the colonial era, this country was separated by two ideas, namely tribalism and patriotism,” President Farmajo said.

THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2021 -MUDUGPOST-Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, in a speech to the Somali people on July 1st, praised them for celebrating the 61st anniversary of the country’s independence and the union of the two northern and southern regions of the colony. distributed.

President Farmajo focused on the history of the struggle of the Somali people for the unity and sovereignty of our country, led by young people who sacrificed their lives to give us a government, a better future and realize the aspirations of the Somali people.

“This country was divided into two ideologies during the colonial era, namely tribalism and patriotism, and it was won by patriotism which resulted in independence, unity, governance, dignity and full nationhood, thanks to the sacrifice of Somali fighters who defeated the colonial ideology. Today, the patriotic vision is still alive. ” says President Farmajo.

President Farmajo called on the Somali people to strive for unity, solidarity and nationhood. He cited the effects of the coup d’état in Somalia as a result of tribalism and divisions among the Somali people.

The event was attended by the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble, the Second Deputy Speaker of the House of the People BFS and Acting Speaker of the House Hon Abdiweli Ibrahim Mudey, Governor of Benadir Hon Omar Mohamud Mohamed, Ministers, MPs, Prime Minister former Mr. Mohamed Abdi Yusuf, youth, women and various segments of society.