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Somali party JSP endorses Cali Guudlaawe Xuseen for HirShabelle

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Somali party JSP has given Cali Guudlaawe Xuseen his candidacy card for the presidency of HirShabelle regional state. The endorsement revives his candidacy and has prompted strong reactions, according to Somali media outlet Caasimada Online, which reported on the party meeting in Mogadishu.

Somali party JSP has endorsed Cali Guudlaawe Xuseen as its candidate for the presidency of HirShabelle regional state. The candidate received his nomination card after a meeting of the party’s executive committee dedicated to preparations for the next regional election.

The meeting was chaired by JSP Secretary-General Dr Xuseen Sheekh Maxamuud. The committee named Cali Cabdullaahi Xuseen as the party’s official candidate, confirming Cali Guudlaawe Xuseen’s intention to seek the leadership of HirShabelle again.

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