Leaders and statesmen
Abdurrahman Mahmoud Aidiid "Soltelco" (Cabdiraxmaan Maxmuud Caydiid)
Abdurrahman Mahmoud Aidiid, known as Soltelco, was Mayor of Hargeisa from 14 April 2013 to 17 June 2021. The council elected him after the death of Mayor Yusuf Warsame Saeed; Qaran News reported he was the youngest person to hold the post.
Abdurrahman Mahmoud Aidiid "Soltelco"Cabdiraxmaan Maxmuud Caydiid · Abdirahman Soltelco
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Who is he?
Abdurrahman Mahmoud Aidiid, known as Soltelco, is a Somaliland politician (Wikipedia, Abdurrahman Mahmoud Aidiid). He was Mayor of Hargeisa from 2013 to 2021 (same source). He is a member of the Kulmiye party (same source). Wikipedia places his family in the Sa'ad Musa (Habar Awal, Isaaq) (same source).
Election as mayor
Hargeisa's mayor, Yusuf Warsame Saeed, died in office in 2013 (Qaran News, 14 April 2013). On 14 April 2013 a quorum of 24 councillors elected Aidiid in his place (same source). Qaran News reported he was the youngest person ever to hold the post (same source).
End of term
After the 2021 local elections, the new council chose Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge of Waddani as mayor (BBC Somali). Mooge was sworn in on 17 June 2021 (Somaliland Current, 17 June 2021).
In short
Mayor of Hargeisa for eight years, from April 2013 to June 2021. See Mayors of Hargeisa and Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Abdurrahman Mahmoud Aidiid · en.wikipedia.org
- Qaran News, 14 April 2013 · qarannews.com
- BBC Somali · bbc.com
- Somaliland Current, 17 June 2021 · somalilandcurrent.com
Abdurrahman Mahmoud Aidiid "Soltelco"Cabdiraxmaan Maxmuud Caydiid · Abdirahman Soltelco
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- Leaders and statesmen
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- Who holds power, 2012 to now
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