By Goth Mohamed Goth
Hargeisa –The Minister of Justice of the Republic of Somaliland, Hon. Yonis Ahmed Yonis, today formally oversaw the handover of leadership from the outgoing administration to the newly elected leadership of the Somaliland Lawyers Association (SOLLA).
The handover ceremony was attended by the Director General of the Ministry of Justice, Mr. Mohamed Abdi Hashi; the Deputy Attorney General of Somaliland, Mr. Mubarik Mahmoud Abdi; MP Mustafe Mohamed, a member of the House of Elders; a representative from the UNDP office in Hargeisa; a member of the Notaries Association; and members of the Somaliland Lawyers Association (SOLLA).
The outgoing Chairman of the Somaliland Lawyers Association, Lawyer Hassan Awale, addressed the ceremony, providing a detailed account of the achievements during his tenure and the challenges encountered.
The newly elected Chairman of the Somaliland Lawyers Association, Lawyer Hassan Ali Hassan (Banfas), also spoke. He extended his profound gratitude to the diverse group of lawyers who elected him. He also thanked the leadership of the Ministry of Justice, foremost among them the Minister of Justice, Hon. Yonis Ahmed Yonis, and the Director General of the Ministry of Justice, Mr. Mohamed Abdi Hashi. He elaborated on the goals and aspirations they intend to pursue while leading the lawyers’ association.
Finally, the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Somaliland, Hon. Yonis Ahmed Yonis, delivered remarks expressing gratitude, prayers, counsel, and a welcome to the new leadership of the Somaliland Lawyers Association and the outgoing leadership that handed over duties today.
Minister Yonis Ahmed Yonis stated that the work of lawyering is an extremely important profession requiring dedication. He urged Somaliland’s lawyers to demonstrate greater responsibility.
Minister Yonis Ahmed Yonis stated that the government did not exert any undue influence over the recent election of the Somaliland Lawyers Association held in Hargeisa.
Concluding his remarks, Minister Yonis Ahmed Yonis made a significant pledge to the Somaliland Lawyers Association. He stated he would work on two important matters for the association: securing a permanent building for the Somaliland Lawyers Association and increasing their budget allocation. Minister Yonis Ahmed Yonis emphasized that the primary expectation from the lawyers’ association is for them to work towards the establishment of justice
