Abdi Mohamoud Omar (Somali: Cabdi Maxamuud Cumar) also known as Abdi Ilay (Somali: Cabdi Ilay) is an Ethiopian politician who was serving as president of the Somali Region in Ethiopia from 2010 to 2018 and was a member of the ruling regional party Ethiopian Somali People Democratic Party (ESPDP),[1] as well as a number five of the Meles Zenawi Foundation. However, he was removed from his positions and arrested a few months after Abiy Ahmed assumed office.[2]
Abdi Omar’s name appeared on the electoral list during the 2005 Ethiopian election,[3] when the Somali tribes in Somali Region were loggerheaded for sharing electoral seats. Beyond his military links, Godfather and his special adviser is Abdi Ciro, who was a Somali colonel of the national security services (known as NSS), behind his promoting into the tribal electoral contests.
Becoming a member of the parliament did not come easy to Abdi, because he originated in a small sub-clan of Abdille, the major clan of the Ogaden. Those had no district with the Korahe region. His candidates caused a lot of controversial talk, with the interference of indisputable Ethiopian military commanders resulted to register him to be a parliament member acting of the Korahe region.[4][5]
Before Abdi Mohamoud was elected president of Somali region, he served as the regional security chief under president Abdullahi Lugbur, countering numerous threats by both ONLF rebels and the Islamic extremist group Al-Ittihad.
His successful tasks caught the attention of the federal government which paved the way in being elected as the regional president in 2010.
Under the 8 year rule of Abdi Mohamoud Omar, the region developed in every aspect and sectors never seen before, despite the human atrocities that took place under his watch.
Resignation and criminal chargesedit
On 6 August 2018, Abdi Mohamoud Omar resigned as President of the Somali Region following the unconstitutional forceful removal and the violence that erupted in the regional capital Jigjiga on 4th of August. [6] He was replaced as president by Mustafa Muhummed Omer. On 27 August, it was reported that Abdi had been arrested by federal forces and charged with crimes.[7]
On 30 January 2019, Abdi was additionally charged with attempting to incite violence and "overthrow the constitutional order", but was held under custody without being charged.
On March 14th 2024, Abdi Mohamoud Omar was unconditionally released from prison after serving 6 years prison sentence. .[8][9]
Referencesedit
^"Ethiopia: ESPDP and ONLF the lesser of Two Evils". Wardheer news. 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
^"Africa News, "Ethiopia police arrest ex-Somali region president Abdi Illey"".
^"Abdi Mohamud Omar: From Humble Beginning To The Greatest Achiever". waamonews. 2013-09-14. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
^""We are Like the Dead": Torture and other Abuses in Jail Ogaden, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia". ReliefWeb. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
^"Ethiopia: Swedish journalists must be released immediately and unconditionally". www.amnesty.org. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
^"Ethiopia: President of Ethiopia's Turbulent Somali Region Resigns". allafrica.com. 2018-08-06.
^Shaban, Abdur Raman Alfa (August 30, 2018). "Ethiopia's Somali regional politics: new leader, Abdi Illey charged, Liyu police". Africa News. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
^Maasho, Aaron (January 30, 2019). "Ethiopia charges former regional president". Reuters. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
^Maasho, Aaron (6 February 2019). "Ethiopia ex-official pleads not guilty to fomenting ethnic violence". Reuters. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
External linksedit
Ethiomedia, the regional administration chief (President) led by Abdi Mohamud Omar is convincing the Federal government
"Ethiopia 'kills 123 ONLF rebels'". BBC. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 25 July 2018. Abdi Mohamoud Omar, president of the Somali region of Ethiopia
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serving as president of the Somali Region in Ethiopia from 2010 to 2018 and was a member of the ruling regional party Ethiopian Somali People Democratic Party ESPDP 1 as well as a number five of the Meles Zenawi Foundation However he was removed from his positions and arrested a few months after Abiy Ahmed assumed office 2 Abdi Mohamoud OmarCabdi Maxamuud CumarPresident of the Somali RegionIn office 2010 2018Succeeded byMustafa Mohammed OmarPersonal detailsNationalityEthiopianPolitical partyEthiopian Somali People s Democratic Party Contents 1 Career 2 Resignation and criminal charges 3 References 4 External linksCareer editAbdi Omar s name appeared on the electoral list during the 2005 Ethiopian election 3 when the Somali tribes in Somali Region were loggerheaded for sharing electoral seats Beyond his military links Godfather and his special adviser is Abdi Ciro who was a Somali colonel of the national security services known as NSS behind his promoting into the tribal electoral contests Becoming a member of the parliament did not come easy to Abdi because he originated in a small sub clan of Abdille the major clan of the Ogaden Those had no district with the Korahe region His candidates caused a lot of controversial talk with the interference of indisputable Ethiopian military commanders resulted to register him to be a parliament member acting of the Korahe region 4 5 Before Abdi Mohamoud was elected president of Somali region he served as the regional security chief under president Abdullahi Lugbur countering numerous threats by both ONLF rebels and the Islamic extremist group Al Ittihad His successful tasks caught the attention of the federal government which paved the way in being elected as the regional president in 2010 Under the 8 year rule of Abdi Mohamoud Omar the region developed in every aspect and sectors never seen before despite the human atrocities that took place under his watch Resignation and criminal charges editOn 6 August 2018 Abdi Mohamoud Omar resigned as President of the Somali Region following the unconstitutional forceful removal and the violence that erupted in the regional capital Jigjiga on 4th of August 6 He was replaced as president by Mustafa Muhummed Omer On 27 August it was reported that Abdi had been arrested by federal forces and charged with crimes 7 On 30 January 2019 Abdi was additionally charged with attempting to incite violence and overthrow the constitutional order but was held under custody without being charged On March 14th 2024 Abdi Mohamoud Omar was unconditionally released from prison after serving 6 years prison sentence 8 9 References edit Ethiopia ESPDP and ONLF the lesser of Two Evils Wardheer news 2011 08 23 Retrieved 2014 01 28 Africa News Ethiopia police arrest ex Somali region president Abdi Illey Abdi Mohamud Omar From Humble Beginning To The Greatest Achiever waamonews 2013 09 14 Retrieved 2014 01 28 We are Like the Dead Torture and other Abuses in Jail Ogaden Somali Regional State Ethiopia ReliefWeb Retrieved 2018 07 25 Ethiopia Swedish journalists must be released immediately and unconditionally www amnesty org Retrieved 2018 07 25 Ethiopia President of Ethiopia s Turbulent Somali Region Resigns allafrica com 2018 08 06 Shaban Abdur Raman Alfa August 30 2018 Ethiopia s Somali regional politics new leader Abdi Illey charged Liyu police Africa News Retrieved 26 February 2019 Maasho Aaron January 30 2019 Ethiopia charges former regional president Reuters Retrieved 26 February 2019 Maasho Aaron 6 February 2019 Ethiopia ex official pleads not guilty to fomenting ethnic violence Reuters Retrieved 26 February 2019 External links editEthiomedia the regional administration chief President led by Abdi Mohamud Omar is convincing the Federal government Ethiopia kills 123 ONLF rebels BBC 15 September 2010 Retrieved 25 July 2018 Abdi Mohamoud Omar president of the Somali region of Ethiopia Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Abdi Mohamoud Omar amp 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