Former Galmudug President and current special envoy to Somaliland, Abdikarim Hussein Guled, has issued a public letter expressing grave concern about Somalia’s worsening political climate. Addressing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud directly, Guled warned that the country is heading toward deeper fragmentation and insecurity if urgent corrective measures are not taken.
Once a key supporter of President Hassan Sheikh and a central figure in the early political alliance that brought him to power, Guled now fears the government’s direction is endangering national unity and weakening state institutions.
In his statement, Guled criticized the disintegration of cohesion within the armed forces, the rising division among the public, and what he described as an alarming decline in national unity. He emphasized that the current political environment could lead to societal fractures that would be difficult to repair.
“This is not the leadership path we expected,” he said, warning that the trajectory of governance may bring long-term damage if left unaddressed.
Given Guled’s influential diplomatic role and close ties to the president, his open criticism is seen by many as a serious political message rather than routine opposition. The statement adds to growing voices calling for political dialogue, institutional reform, and national reconciliation to prevent further instability.