Galmudug-State
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After Somaliland and Puntland were created, we knew where the wind was blowing. Puntland declared itself in 1998 we too dreamt of our own federal state. Yet some still held on too centralism and others believed in a Islamic state.
The first meeting was held in Bandiradleey by reer Abdulle - the sub clan of Xaaf attended by reer Jalaf, reer Quruley, Ferele etc. Another huge meeting was held in Galkayo by reer nimcaale, Sheikhaal and reer Hilowle. We had one big problem. Hassan Dahiir Aweeys who was at the time one of the supereme commanders of the Islamic courts threatened against declaring a federal state. He swore that he will capture Bandiradleey and Galkayo.
Regardless of his threats it was decided that the state would be decalred before the Islamic courts could act on their threats. Kiimko declared the creation of Galmudug in August 2006 in Galkayo. Islamic courts attacked and captured Bandiradleey. Abdiqeybdid with US air power counter attacked and re-captured the town of Bandiradleey and from there advanced to Hiiraan and then lower shebelle.
Mashallah look at the success that Galmudug has become today. It includes 11 clans and a huge area. It is a HG super-state. Hard work and effort does pay off at the end. I am proud of my people and great leaders such as Ali Kiimiko and those who worked hard to create the dream. This is the largest federal state after PL in terms of land area size.
