The President of Somalia’s Southwest State, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, concluded his visit to Mogadishu on Thursday following the wrap-up of the latest session of the National Consultative Council (NCC).
His sudden departure has stirred political speculation, particularly in light of reports suggesting a serious dispute over power-sharing arrangements within a proposed new political party.
According to insider sources, the federal government has been pushing for the formation of a unified political platform that would include key regional leaders, including Laftagareen.
However, disagreement reportedly emerged over the distribution of leadership roles and influence within the party.
These tensions are believed to have been severe enough to derail the party’s official launch, which was scheduled for Wednesday but was abruptly canceled.
This development marks a potential setback to the federal government’s efforts to build consensus and unity ahead of planned political reforms and upcoming elections.
It also signals increasing friction between Villa Somalia and regional states over political alignment, autonomy, and the structure of future national governance.