Dr. Sa’ad Ali Shire, the Minister of Finance, has encouraged the House of Representatives to prioritize the people of Somaliland.
The minister spoke during the swearing in ceremony for the newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abdirisak Khalif Ahmed, on August 11.
In his speech, Dr. Shire told parliamentarians that their first duty is to protect the peace and sovereignty of Somaliland.
He also congratulated the newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) for their victory.
“The new MPs made promised to honor the people who elected them into office and Allah. We pray that they remain true to their words,” Dr. Shire said.
The minister urged the new Speaker and MPs to follow the example set by the previous House of Representatives and the leadership of working closely with government.