The charade in Xamar will definitely go on, no doubt about that, too many foreign interest are at play and non is in the interest for the people in Somalia.
Bro don't take my opinion as disrespect laakin when it comes to this election or the nation building process in Somalia, Somaliland will never be considered a seperate entity as long as this status quo lasts.
Honestly, I believe that SL is better off being involved in this process and therefore having a say in who represents SL in Xamar.
It is not going to weaken your secession claims but probably strengthen them if you send pro-ictiraaf politicians to Xamar to lobby.