Abdihamid Garad Jama
Abdihamid Garad Jama | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sool, Somaliland (implied) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 2001–2009 |
| Known for | Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somaliland (2001–2002), Minister of Justice of Somaliland (2002–2003), Minister of Interior of Puntland (2008–2009) |
Abdihamid Garad Jama () was a Somali political figure who held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Somaliland between 2001 and 2002.
Biography
Originating from the Sool area, Abdihamid played a significant role in Somaliland's political landscape.
Tenure as Somaliland's Foreign Minister (2001–2002)
In 2001, Abdihamid was appointed to replace Mohamoud Salah Nur as the Foreign Minister.[1]
During May 2001, amid attempts to conduct Somaliland's constitutional referendum in Las Anod—a contested region shared with Puntland—Abdihamid was withdrawn from his duties after influential Dhulbahante elders called for the referendum's suspension; he had overseen the delivery of ballot materials to the area.[2]
Later that year, in October, he headed a delegation to Djibouti aimed at discussing the reopening of borders and strengthening diplomatic ties.[3]
Service as Minister of Justice (2002–2003)
A cabinet reshuffle by President Egal in March 2002 resulted in Abdihamid being named Minister of Justice, with Mohamed Said Gees assuming the role of Foreign Minister.[4]
Following the passing of President Egal in May 2002, Vice President Kahin assumed the acting presidency and subsequently won election in 2003. In July 2003, Kahin appointed Ahmed Hassan Ali Libaax to succeed Abdihamid as Minister of Justice.[5][6]
Role as Puntland’s Interior Minister (2008–2009)
In July 2008, Abdihamid was designated as Puntland’s Minister of Interior by President Mohamud Muse Hersi.
After a cabinet meeting held in Garowe in December 2008, Abdihamid announced the success of a government delegation’s visit to Ethiopia.
With the inauguration of Puntland’s new President Abdirahman Farole in January 2009, former opponent Abdullahi Ahmed Jama was appointed as Interior Minister. At that time, Abdihamid—who had served under the prior administration—was reportedly in Djibouti and did not participate in the official handover ceremony; instead, the Deputy Minister represented the ministry.
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