Published Date: 1 Sept. 2020

About The Book

To encourage people to learn more about his story, Abshir decided to validate his Presidential credentials by producing a candid account of the experiences that shaped his mindset as an entrepreneur. Included in this lie the memories of a young man forced to adapt to a new life in France after fleeing his homeland of Somalia aged 8, the heartbreaking death of his brother Liban in his teenage years, and the family ties that brought him ever closer to the political leaders he now aspires to become.

His book is widely known as the first of its kind for a candidate to outline their manifesto and ambitions in a book published ahead of an election. Abshir saw this as an opportunity to gain common ground with young people living in Somalia, with whom he shared similar experiences, as well as educating the rest of the world on the most pertinent issues that the nation and region are facing.

Within his story, a number of highly regarded testimonials were provided to support Abshir’s claim, from previous political leaders in Somalia to current family members and colleagues. No matter who you ask, you will soon learn that Abshir is a man of the people with a remarkable sense of appreciation for life, equal rights and fair opportunity, which together form the basis of his community-first campaign.

The book is available now in Somali, English and French.