Abdikhadir Ahmed Aw-Ali
Abdikhadir Ahmed Aw-Ali | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth year and age Taleh, Somalia |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | President of SSC-Khatumo |
Abdikhadir Ahmed Aw-Ali (, born in 1972), commonly known by the nickname Firdhiye, is a Somali political figure currently holding the office of president of the North-East State in Somalia.
Biography
Born in Taleh in 1972, Firdhiye completed his primary and secondary schooling in Las Anod. He pursued Islamic Studies at Umma University located in Kenya and earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Nairobi.
His professional experience includes a role as assistant manager at Amal company based in Nairobi. Since 2009, he has been an active proponent of Khatumo's quest for independence, a stance that temporarily impacted his career.
Governor representing SSC Khaatumo of Somalia
At the age of 51, on August 5, 2023, Firdhiye was chosen as President of SSC-Khatumo, securing 30 out of 45 votes from the Central Council. Later that month, on August 25, he visited a medical facility in Yagori and announced SSC-Khatumo's control over the Gooja-Adde military base formerly held by Somaliland Forces east of Las Anod. He also engaged in discussions regarding prisoner swaps with Somaliland and appealed to them to refrain from attacking Las Anod.
On August 29, Firdhiye received Puntland’s Vice President during a visit to Guumays. By September 15, he publicly urged the Federal Government of Somalia to formally acknowledge SSC-Khatumo as an integral part of Somalia.
On October 6, 2023, he headed an SSC delegation invited by Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre to Mogadishu. This prompted Somaliland opposition leader Faysal Ali Warabe to challenge Firdhiye’s legitimacy as a representative of Las Anod. In December 2023, Firdhiye condemned the United Kingdom for actions perceived as undermining SSC’s regional autonomy.
On May 18, 2024, during a prominent peace and justice conference held in Italy, Firdhiye met with Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi, former president of the International Criminal Court.
Writing
On February 19, 2025, Abdikhadir Ahmed Aw-Ali authored an Op-Ed for Wardheer News entitled: A One-Clan Enclave in Somalia Cannot Be A Nation: The Case Against Somaliland’s Recognition.