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Rayaale Should Not Serve Another Term

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Generally, African leaders come to power in two aspects. Either they gain control by Coup D’etat or by free and fair elections, and at times through inheritance i.e Lethoso. Either way, they end up in a fight against the will of their own people, and become dictators in a short while exception a few. Once treasured Rayaale, president of Somaliland later became infamous for misrule. Well, he precipitated many problems that could lead the country into anarchy at anytime. Injustice is one of the terrible problems attributed to Rayaale. Unfortunately, the majority of Judges and prosecutors in the Ministry of justice are not qualified for the job. Professional conduct is out of hand. Paying a dime or two for bribery, even if you have …show more content…

It shows that 80% of the population is unemployed. According to this report, women make up 55% out of this, while the remaining 25% are men. Only 20% work in government and private sectors. Despite the dimension of the problem, the government did nothing tangible to tackle the problem positively. In addition, the report presented in detail about youth exodus and risks involving death in the high seas, while they are seeking for jobs and better life in every corner of the world. Another scenario, worth mentioning is corruption. Literally, there is no doubt that corruption in all its forms and shapes, be it graft, jobbery, venality, extortion, kickbacks and embezzlement exist within the circle of incumbents in Somaliland, in one way or the other. For instance, Haatuf press charged president Rayaale himself misappropriation of public funds for his personal use many times in the past. Moreover, Haatuf showed on its Front-page pictures of buildings, farms and cars that he has taken illegally from public money. In another incident, Haatuf published how siciid sulub, the most corrupted minister in his cabinet, auctioned government land from Businessmen on behalf of the president. A week later, Rayaale made press conference and confirmed that the minister was right to do so. He said. “The government had no money and that was the only way we could get it.” In the wake of this political gaffe, public trust eroded and the president lost his

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