By Jama Ayaanle Feyte
Hargeisa, Somaliland — The Somaliland National Party (Waddani) has officially constituted a 15-member Organizing Committee to oversee its 3rd National Convention, slated to commence on November 16, 2026.
The appointments were formalized in a party directive dated September 14, 2026, and signed by Waddani Chairman Hersi Haji Hassan Ali. The announcement follows a preliminary meeting between party leadership and the newly appointed committee, during which officials discussed strategies to expedite preparations and ensure the smooth execution of the convention—the party’s highest decision-making assembly.
In a statement accompanying the directive, Chairman Hersi emphasized the caliber of the appointees, describing them as individuals distinguished by both competence and extensive experience.
“I have today appointed the Organizing Committee for the 3rd Waddani Party Convention, which will facilitate this gathering, the party’s highest body,” the Chairman stated. “I pray to God to assist them in this significant responsibility.”
Committee Composition
The directive
(Ref: XIS/WAD/XRG/3047/2026) outlines that the committee is mandated to organize the convention in accordance with the party’s charter and the regulations governing political associations in the Republic of Somaliland.
The committee is structured as follows:
Leadership:
· 01. Mr. Abdiladif Hassan (Tulux) – Chairman of the Organizing Committee
· 02. Mr. Mohamed Farah Abdi – 1st Deputy Chairman
· 03. Mr. Mohamed Salah Egeh – 2nd Deputy Chairman
· 04. Mr. Ibrahim Siad Yonis – Secretary of the Organizing Committee
Members:
· 5. Ms. Foosiya Kayse Farah
· 6. Ms. Sucaad Yusuf Osman
· 7. Ms. Khadija X. Ismail Bandare
· 8. Mr. Ibrahim Ducaale Boos
· 9. Mr. Ahmed Osman man Ahmed (Kooraan)
· 10. Mr. Ahmed Abdi Ibrahim (Timojiilic)
· 11. Mr. Mohamed Sidiq Dhamme
· 12. Mr. Ahmed Muse Jamac
· 13. Mr. Ibrahim Ahmed Liibaan
· 14. Mr. Mubarik Abdi Hassan (Buuni)
· 15. Mr. Said Mohamed Ismail (Sokeeye)
Acknowledgement and Next Steps
Chairman Hersi extended his gratitude to the appointees for accepting what he described as a heavy responsibility, acknowledging their other commitments. He wished them success in delivering a historic convention.
The committee has officially begun its duties, with the convention scheduled to convene on November 16, 2026.
