Statement from Abshir Aden Ferro - Presidential Candidate for 2026

My fellow Somalis,

Every nation reaches a defining moment - a crossroads where its people must choose the path forward. Do we continue to carry the weight of unfulfilled dreams, or do we rise to build a brighter future?

Somalia has long been painted by outsiders with a broad brush of conflict and crisis. Our country, rich in spirit, has too often been portrayed as a land of despair.

And yet, our harbours echo with the heritage of vibrant trade. Our youth are brimming with potential.

Somalia is not a failed state - it is a failed structure. And structures can, and must, be rebuilt.

Our poverty does not stem from a lack of resources, but from years of failed leadership. Those trusted to serve the people have too often served only themselves.

I have earned the nickname “Mr. Clean”, and I embrace it. I’m often told, “No one can defeat corruption in Somalia.” My response is simple: I will become President and do it myself — not because it is easy, but because it is necessary.

I will restore a system grounded in justice, where laws are enforced with integrity. I will hold to account those who betray the public trust, regardless of rank/title or clan affiliation. I will welcome investment based on partnership, not exploitation.

It is time to rebuild a system with the Somali people at its very heart.

To the diaspora: You are not distant from us - you are vital to our revival. Your knowledge, your resources, your voice matter. Somalia needs you. Come home. Invest. Build. This mission is yours as well.

To the young people in every city, every village: You are the pulse of this nation. Somalia cannot progress without your voice, your vote, your vision. You are not the future - you are the now.

To the international community: We seek partnership, not pity or charity. We will protect our trade routes. We will contribute to regional peace. Somalia will no longer send its people away while others profit from our lands and seas. We are ready to rise - and we will rise on our own terms.

I see a Somalia where justice is not for sale. Where schools replace militias. Where every child believes that their future is within reach.

Ask not what Somalia can give you. Ask what you can build for Somalia.

This is our moment. Our mission. Our future.

It is a choice to reclaim the promise of Somalia. I urge you to take it.

Join us on our journey to the future of Somalia🇸🇴

XIM.SO

Abshir Aden Ferro 2026

Reclaim the Promise of Somalia 🇸🇴