By Goth Mohamed Goth
HARGEISA, Somaliland – In a ceremony underscoring constitutional governance, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) presided today over the official swearing-in of newly appointed holders of key National Offices.
The event, held at the Presidency, saw the senior officials take a solemn oath of office administered by the President of the Supreme Court and Chairman of the Constitutional Court, Mr. Adan Haji Ali Ahmed. The procedure was conducted in strict adherence to Article 129 of the Somaliland Constitution, which mandates the Supreme Court President to administer the oath before the Head of State.
In his address following the ceremony, President Irro emphasized the gravity of the oath, describing it as a binding commitment that is both religious and constitutional in nature.
“The oath for the National Offices is a solemn pledge,” the President stated. “It should serve as a constant reminder and motivation for you to faithfully bear the weight of the public trust you have been given.”
The President urged the new officials to execute their duties with the highest standards of equality, justice, impartiality, and integrity. He advised them to strive for a legacy of exemplary service that would be positively remembered in the nation’s history.
Concluding his remarks, President Irro offered a prayer for the new appointees, asking for divine guidance and ease in the fulfillment of their critical national responsibilities.
The swearing-in ceremony marks a key step in the administration of the Somaliland government, installing leadership across its independent national institutions.
