Nine Somali Politicians Unite to form National Dignity Union, endorse Abdi Farah Shirdoon for 2026 Presidency
Tuesday November 11, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — Nine prominent Somali politicians, including former minister and political figures, have joined forces to form a new political alliance called the National Dignity Union, announcing former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdoon (Saacid) as their candidate for the 2026 presidential election.
In a joint press release issued Monday, the leaders said the formation of the new political bloc followed “a series of extensive consultations” analyzing Somalia’s current political, security, and economic challenges. The group said their alliance aims to restore unity, integrity, and hope to a nation they described as “deeply divided and in crisis.”
“The leaders acknowledged the damage to the unity and solidarity of the country, the collapse of the economy, the neglect of social services, and the loss of faith in the Somali state,” the statement said.
The founding members — all of whom have resigned from their previous political parties and organizations — include:
1. Abdikarin Hussein Guuleed
2. Fahad Yasin Haaji Daahir
3. Mohamed Abuukar Islow Duale
4. Thabit Abdi Mohamed
5. Guuleed Salah Bare
6. Abdi Adan Hoosow
7. Abdirizak Khilaaf Ahmed
8. Faarax Ali Shire
9. Duale Adan Mohamed
Political observers in Mogadishu say the announcement could significantly reshape Somalia’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections, bringing together figures who have previously competed on opposite sides of the political spectrum.
The National Dignity Union has yet to release its full political platform, but insiders say the group intends to focus on rebuilding public trust, reforming state institutions, and advancing reconciliation efforts amid ongoing insecurity and political fragmentation.
Tuesday November 11, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — Nine prominent Somali politicians, including former minister and political figures, have joined forces to form a new political alliance called the National Dignity Union, announcing former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdoon (Saacid) as their candidate for the 2026 presidential election.
In a joint press release issued Monday, the leaders said the formation of the new political bloc followed “a series of extensive consultations” analyzing Somalia’s current political, security, and economic challenges. The group said their alliance aims to restore unity, integrity, and hope to a nation they described as “deeply divided and in crisis.”
“The leaders acknowledged the damage to the unity and solidarity of the country, the collapse of the economy, the neglect of social services, and the loss of faith in the Somali state,” the statement said.
The founding members — all of whom have resigned from their previous political parties and organizations — include:
1. Abdikarin Hussein Guuleed
2. Fahad Yasin Haaji Daahir
3. Mohamed Abuukar Islow Duale
4. Thabit Abdi Mohamed
5. Guuleed Salah Bare
6. Abdi Adan Hoosow
7. Abdirizak Khilaaf Ahmed
8. Faarax Ali Shire
9. Duale Adan Mohamed
Political observers in Mogadishu say the announcement could significantly reshape Somalia’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections, bringing together figures who have previously competed on opposite sides of the political spectrum.
The National Dignity Union has yet to release its full political platform, but insiders say the group intends to focus on rebuilding public trust, reforming state institutions, and advancing reconciliation efforts amid ongoing insecurity and political fragmentation.
