Hargeisa (The Horn)Sunatimes- The former president of the republic of Somaliland Hon. Daahir Rayaale Kaahin, urged the people to enhance Unity, harmony and preserve peace and stability. In an exclusive interview with our sister paper Geeska Afrika at Egal International Airport, the former president, who was on his way to join his family in France, emphasized that he would be remembered for many things including conducting of elections, extending the administration, education and health. The exclusive interview conducted on Wednesday was as follows: Q: What is the message that you are sending to the people of Somaliland now that you are traveling out of the country? I live the people with blessings and peace, I tell them to preserve peace and if God wishes I will come back, I am not vacated from the country, I am going to have a rest and then return back. Some people say that Rayaale should be named special envoy for somaliland’s recognition, following the good manner that you step down, which won you good reputation across the world. What do you think of that? May God accept, God knows what is coming but what Is for Somaliland is what is for me. What advice would you give President Ahmed Mohammed Mohamoud Silanyo.? I read the speech in which I gave advises, I said rally behind him, I said follow him, and I cant see a place to turn back now. How do you see the structure of the new cabinet which is smaller? I cant comment on that. Every president makes his own government What would you say about the new government and the relationship it would have with neighbouring countries? Didn’t I convey that message in my speech (on the day the new president was taking oath ), I said that the relations that I made, I made for Somaliland take it from there and I advised the new government to keep the relationships. Therefore I hope every side would preserve for their side. What would you say to UDUB political party now that the election is over? UDUB party was only defeated in the elections but it is there and will come back for the second time if God wishes Hon. Dahir Rayaale,you led the chad been the president of Somaliland for almost eight years, Up to now do you see signs of recognition? Recognition could be reached if the effort is enhanced. This is the time it is closest and it keeps getting closer day after day but it requires keeping on striving. What do you think about our neighbour, Somalia where there are conflicts? Truly I pray to God to cool them before its flares reach us. What is the most important thing that you think will make the populace remember you. That you think you did that the people would never forget? I will be remembered for many things and not one thing. I will be remembered for everything that I did for this country be it the extension of the administration to the entire country, be it four elections conducted in the country, be it the security of the country of which I have done a lot, helath and education. Therefore when I came in I did something in every part and I hope my friends will add to what I have left behind. The evening that election results were announced, although you took a great stand and conceded defeat, how why you feeling that evening? My decision was stable and a happy one and not swaying one, it stood at one position Do you think the respect that the Somaliland populace have for you is due to the great stand you made ? The decision I made was not only great but a historic one as well which will be a role-model to those I have left behind. When it is said that you have been defeated he shouldn go out of the door. It will be a role model for Somaliland . What is your messge to the people living in Somaliland regions.? I tell all of them to preserve unity and hold hands.

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