Mogadishu (tf.sf) Former Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo condemned the UN Monitoring
Group report . PM said that the
report is part of the campaign of Matthew Bryden against sovereignty of
Somalia. “We understand that Bryden’s wife hails from Isaq Clan, and
possesses Somaliland passport rather than Somali passport, we know that
he reflects the propaganda,..propaganda against prominent Somali people,Somali businessmen and Somali politicians.
its true that Bryden’s wife is a Somalilander and he is a Somaliland secessionist enclave passport holder.
Somali-land an illegal
entity being created by a particular clan (Isaaq) in order to serve
personal interests, and as a proxy being used by foreign powers (mainly
Ethiopia) in order to keep Somalia divided and weak.
Scam Artists secessionist enclave lobbyist
WHO IS MATTHEW BRYDEN?????
Matthew Bryden aka Matt Bryden is a Canadian expert in the horn of
Africa region. He worked with high profile organizations such as the
United Nations. Bryden campaigns fro Somaliland secession. His wife,
Ubah Bryden is from Somaliland. They have three children, two sons and a
daughter. They reside in Nairobi. He speaks fluent Somali. He is
believed to be a front runner of Somaliland’s secession in order to keep
the rest of the country in chaos, and Somaliland eventually becomes
sovereign state. He wrote book about Somaliland.
Matt Bryden was born in 1967. He is McGill University graduate in
1988. He is well feared since he is very influential in the
international community. Many people believe that Bryden went deep into
the Somali politics. His reports criticize about Hawiye and Darod
individuals, but never mention his in-laws, Isaq, except those who
publicly claimed that they are members of Al Shabab.
It is highly possible that Matt Bryden might hunt the journalist who filed this story.
Pess Release: PM Abdiwali A. Gaas denies allegations of corruption
Press Release
Office of the PM
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Office of the PM
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Mogadishu-16 th July 2012, - The Office of
the Prime Minister of Somalia (OPM) condemns allegations contained in
news reports appearing in some of the media on a“leaked Monitoring
Group's report” linking The Office of the Prime Minister to alleged
corruption and misconduct.
The Office of The Prime Minister maintains
that the allegations are absolutely and demonstrably false. This
deliberate misinformation is intended to tarnish the good name and
integrity of the Prime Minister and also constitutes defamation and
libel intended to maliciously harm the hard earned reputation of the
Prime Minister.
The following are some egregious statements
made in these media reports that may constitute defamation and libel
and that if not retracted and apologized for could result in defamation
and libel law suit:
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“Monitoring group report provided evidence how the Prime Minister regularly sends letters to custom authorities requesting tax exemptions for companies or individual that he claims provide service to TFG.”
As a matter of fact SEMG report does not say so. It says as follows: “30. Both the Ministry of Finance and the OAG provide poor quality reporting of TFG expenses. Not all expenses are registered, and the Monitoring Group has obtained evidence demonstrating how the Office of the President and successive Prime Ministers send letters to custom authorities requesting import tax exemptions for individual or companies that have provided services or goods to the TFG.” Prime Minister Abdiwali Gaas categorically denies ever issuing tax exemption letters on behalf of individuals or companies under false pretenses, and cannot speak for successive prime Ministers.
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“The report further alleges that another million from the Government of South Sudan is unaccounted and the Prime Minister’s office took its cut. The report alleges that “In early 2012, South Sudan donated, through Price Waterhouse Coopers, US$1 million to support TFG reconciliation efforts in Somalia’s newly liberated areas. A senior TFG official confirmed to the Somalia-Eretria Monitoring Report (SEMG) that the TFG did indeed receive the US$1 million from South Sudan.59 According to internal TFG documents obtained by the SEMG, the PM instructed the Finance Ministry to disburse the funds directly to individual government officials, MPs and political figures, including US$121,700 to his own office.”
The Prime Minister’s
office clarifies that the said US$1 million donated to support TFG
reconciliation efforts in Somalia’s newly liberated areas was in fact
disbursed and spent on reconciliation efforts in newly recovered areas
including Gedo, Bay/Bakool, Hiiraan and Central Somalia areas and
evidence of such is available. Additional moneys were spent on
political outreach to the regions as mandated under the Road Map
protocols. The very fact that the SEMG acknowledges that this particular
fund was channeled through Price Waterhouse Coopers demonstrates that
the Prime Minister conducts government transactions in a transparent
manner.
The Prime Ministers’ distinguished and
outstanding contribution to Anti-corruption efforts on the national,
regional and international levels is well recognized by Somalis and the
following lend credit to those efforts.
- The Prime Minister has spearheaded various reports in
uncovering graft including co-operating with The Monitoring Group in the
compilation of its report.
- The Prime Minister instituted an Anti-Corruption Task Force that is currently operational.
- The SEMG reports variously refer the Joint Management
Finance Board. It is worth noting that the JMFB is the brain child of
the Prime Minister. He championed it during the period he was a Cabinet
Minister and helped turn it into a reality during his tenure as Prime
Minster.
- The Prime Minister has opposed the release of printed moneys in Sudan pending the institution of proper sound monetary policy, a fact corroborated in the SEMG report.
The PMO takes great exception to the
careless and irresponsible publication of false reports that can create
wrong impressions and perceptions thereby misleading the Somali people.
The PMO further notes that the media bear responsibilities of ethical
journalism and as such must refrain from acts of defamation and libel
that can cause harm to people’s reputation.
We urge media houses to liaise with the
Office of the Prime Minister and authenticate stories relating to His
office before going to print. We question the motive behind the
publication of this “leaked” report before awaiting the conclusion and
distribution of the final report and we call for the upholding of
professionalism and objectivity in journalism.
H.E Abdiweli Ali Gaas reassures the Somali
People and development partners of his personal commitment in ensuring
transparent and accountable utilization of donor funds especially at
this critical time in the history of Somalia.
Diraac Salaad Fagaase
Communication Director, office of the PM
Mogadishu, Somalia
Diraac Salaad Fagaase
Communication Director, office of the PM
Mogadishu, Somalia
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