PROFILE AND POLITICAL PROGRAM OF PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OF NUCMAAAN SHEIKH CUMAR TUURE.
INTRODUCTION
This program is based on a political vision based on the Somali Constitution, Islamic Sharia, national unity, peace, reconciliation, good governance, democracy, economic growth, youth employment and the development of social services.
The candidate believes that Somalia has many people, resources and opportunities that if managed fairly and efficiently can bring the country to sustainable development and stability.
Special priority is given to youth, women, scholars, traditional elders, intellectuals, businessmen and all sectors of Somali society.
1. SPORTS AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
Youth are the backbone of Somalia’s future. Therefore, we will develop a national plan to develop:
Sports and various sports.
Youth employment.
Vocational and technical training.
Small and medium-sized businesses.
Investment opportunities for youth.
Youth participation in politics and governance.
Programs to prevent youth from joining armed groups and extremist ideologies.
We will also collect the knowledge, experience and talent of Somali politicians, recognizing them as national assets. Councils will be created for them to use their advice and experience to serve the country, with an appropriate system and budget.
2. THE CONSTITUTION AND ISLAMIC LAW
My program is based on the Constitution of the Country.
Article 2 of the Federal Constitution of Somalia states:
Islam is the State Religion.
No religion other than Islam may be propagated in the country.
No law may be enacted that is inconsistent with the General Principles of Islamic Law and its Objectives.
Based on the Constitution of the country, I will work on the application of the principles of Islamic Sharia, by preparing training, awareness-raising and institutions capable of implementing this system in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the country.
I will work closely with the three national institutions:
Legislative Institution
Executive Institution
Judicial Institution
3. EXECUTIVE INSTITUTION
A. National Security
Without security, progress cannot be achieved.
I will give special priority to:
Reforming the Armed Forces.
Equipping and strengthening the forces.
Protecting the land, sea and air of Somalia.
Unifying and improving military training.
Strengthening the Federal Police Force and those of the states.
Protecting the country’s borders.
Caring for wounded soldiers.
Caring for orphans and families of soldiers who died in the performance of national duty.
Improving the living standards of the Somali soldier.
Creating trust between the public and the military.
Dialogue will also be initiated with youth who have taken up arms to mislead in the name of religion, through dialogue, awareness, reconciliation and effective security strategies.
Radical ideology will be combated in particular, through force and strategy, awareness and counter-ideology.
Once security is achieved, the country can fully work on its development.
4. GENUINE NATIONAL RECONCILIATION.
Reconciliation is the most appropriate path to achieving a united, united Somalia with a bright future.
Reconciliation will begin from:
Well → Village → District → Region → State → Nation.
We will work on:
Reconciliation of Somali society.
Strengthening the Federal System.
Strengthening the state governments.
Correcting the errors in the Federal system.
Real cooperation between the Federal Government and the states.
Dialogue with the youth who are fighting with weapons.
Opening rehabilitation and awareness centers.
Traditional elders will have a prominent national role. A system to support traditional elders will be included in the budget, so that they are independent from other financial hands.
5. SOMALILAND ISSUE
The Somaliland issue is a fundamental issue:
Somaliland unity, coexistence and brotherhood among Somalis.
If the Somali people elect me, I will strengthen the previous agreements regarding the Somaliland Special Arrangement, and I will take a path of effective dialogue.
I will apologize for the suffering and genocide that the military regime has inflicted on the Somali people, especially the people of Somaliland.
Excuses alone are not enough. Therefore, I will begin a real dialogue to build trust, justice, brotherhood and a lasting political solution.
6. ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE
To encourage domestic and foreign investment, we will prioritize:
Road construction.
Economic infrastructure.
Development of ports and trade centers.
Marketing of domestic products.
Encouragement of domestic investment.
Attracting.
foreign investment.
Creating confidence in which business and investors operate.
7. EDUCATION
Education is the key to the future of the country.
We will:
Encourage private education.
We will improve public education.
We will build new educational institutions.
We will ensure educational opportunities for every citizen.
We will make public education free to the extent of government capacity.
We will give students the opportunity to choose between public and private education.
Teachers
Teachers are the second fathers of our children.
We will take care of teachers working for the government, and we will work on:
Increasing teachers’ salaries and living conditions.
Continuous training.
Care for teachers.
Support for the families of teachers who die while performing their national service.
8. HEALTH
We will encourage:
Private hospitals.
Investment in health.
Strengthening government hospitals.
Construction of new government hospitals.
Accessible basic health services, especially for vulnerable groups.
Maternal and child health care.
Mothers are the backbone of society.
Therefore, we will work to ensure that every Somali mother has access to basic health care.
9. PRODUCTION, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND TOURISM.
Production is the backbone of the country’s economy.
We will work on:
Promoting and fattening livestock.
Developing agriculture.
Protecting marine resources.
Protecting natural resources.
Finding markets for Somali products.
Developing tourism.
Promoting free trade.
Ensuring food security.
The goal is for a Somali family not to worry about what they will eat tomorrow.
We will also strengthen plans to prevent:
Droughts.
Floods.
Natural disasters.
We will continue efforts to forgive Somalia’s debts and make them fruitful.
10. FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Somalia needs a foreign policy based on:
Nationalism, honor, good neighborliness and national interest.
We will work on:
Good relations with neighboring countries.
Peaceful coexistence in the countries of the region.
Good relations with the international community.
True friendship with African countries and the Islamic world.
Strengthening Somalia’s role in the United Nations.
Strengthening Somalia’s role in the African Union.
Strengthening relations with the Arab League.
We want Somalia to be officially visible wherever national interests are concerned, and to fulfill its international obligations with honor.
The following will be reformed:
Somali embassies.
Diplomatic service.
The value and reputation of the Somali passport.
Marketing a positive image of Somalia.
Attracting foreign investment.
11. LEGISLATIVE INSTITUTION
A. Completing the Constitution
We will work to complete the Interim Constitution.
The Ministry of Constitution and relevant institutions will be given time and authority to complete the work on the constitution, so that the Somali people have the opportunity to vote on their Constitution in a referendum.
B. Federalism
Somalia is a federal country.
We will work to remove any conflict and clan-based system from the Federal system, and replace it with a system based on:
Region, constitution, law, power-sharing and social services.
We will work closely with the heads of state.
C. Banadir Region and the Status of Mogadishu
We will work to ensure that the Somali Federal Parliament reaches a constitutional and legal solution on the status of Banadir Region and the capital Mogadishu, in consultation with the people and local residents.
D. One Person One Vote
During my term in office, I will work to ensure that the country achieves:
ONE PERSON ONE VOTE
The Somali people should have the opportunity to directly elect their representatives.
E. Multi-Party System
I will implement and strengthen the multi-party system, so that Somali politics moves from dependence on individuals to a party and program-based system.
12. JUDICIAL INSTITUTION
The judiciary should be independent of the Executive and Legislative Branches.
Justice is the backbone of social life.
I will work on:
Independence of the judiciary.
Building justice institutions.
Strengthening the courts.
Building the Constitutional Court.
Access to reliable justice services.
Increasing public confidence in the judiciary.
To provide the youth of the country with avenues for justice, reconciliation and rehabilitation.
13. CLERGY AND THE ROLE OF RELIGION
We will be ready to gradually and systematically prepare the country for the application of the principles of Islamic Sharia, while protecting the Constitution and the unity of the people.
Clergy will have an important role in:
Awareness raising.
Peace and reconciliation.
Combating extremist ideology.
Teaching the true religion.
Developing morality and social cohesion.
Scholars will receive state support and care, without distinction as:
A congregation, a religious group or a political sect.
Mosques and Quranic schools will be provided with appropriate support, while respecting their religious independence.
Imams and muezzins of mosques, where the law and the power of the state allow, will be provided with a support and care system within the national budget.
14. MEMBERS OF BOTH HOUSES
To the members of the House of the People and the Senate, I promise:
1. I will share with you the appointment of the Prime Minister, taking into account the advice and views of Parliament and the constitutional responsibility.
2. We will respect the laws passed by both Houses, and we will ensure that the constitutional procedures are followed for their signing and implementation.
3. We will protect the independence and constitutional authority of the House of the People and the Upper House.
4. We will appoint the officials of the judicial institutions assigned by the Constitution to the President, in accordance with the proposals of the relevant institutions.
5. The appointment of high government positions, ambassadors, consulates and commanders at the federal level will be based on ability, knowledge, integrity and national interests, in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the country.
International agreements will also be subject to constitutional procedures in the Council of Ministers and Parliament.
15. NATIONAL VISION
I believe that Somalia needs leadership that:
brings peace, unites the people, upholds the constitution, employs the youth, takes care of the armed forces, strengthens justice, develops the economy, and gives the people a chance to have their say.
Somalia has no more time to waste on endless conflict.
We need:
Peace
Justice
Constitution
Election of Person and Vote
Employment creation
Education
Health
Economy
A sound federal system
National Unity
BRIEF AND CONCLUSION
This program is a political commitment based on the Constitution, Islamic Sharia, national unity, peace, justice and development of Somalia.
I believe that Somalia has a talented population, many young people, intellectuals, businessmen, scholars, traditional elders and politicians with extensive experience.
The country’s greatest asset is not only the land and natural resources; the greatest asset is the Somali people and their potential.
Therefore, we are building a Somalia where the people have the power, where the laws work, where justice is independent, where the national army protects the people and the country, and where the youth have access to education, jobs and a future.
A UNITED — PEACEFUL — JUST — PROGRESSIVE SOMALIA
A PERSONAL ELECTION AND A VOTE
NATIONALITY • JUSTICE • PROGRESS • UNITY.
