We’re in mogadishu to witness the political transition set to happen in the coming days, says puntland president

A delegation led by the President of Puntland Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas has arrived in Mogadishu on Sunday evening three days before the presidential poll.

Speaking to the press at Garowe airport, President Gaas said the purpose of his visit to Mogadishu was to witness the presidential election and the political transition taking place in the country in the coming days.

“Puntland is an important part of the federal government and it’s imperative we witness this crucial transition, which has direct effort on us,” he said.

He ruled out the speculations that he was traveling to campaign for some of his favored presidential candidates.

Gaas becomes the fourth regional state president to arrive in Mogadishu with the leaders of Galmudug, Southwest and HirShabelle already in the capital.

Some of the presidential candidates have accused the regional state leaders of interfering with the process lobbying for their preferred aspirants.