🇸🇴 Colonel Abdullahi Dahir Abdullahi (Ugaas)
Chairman, Freedom & Justice Party | Visionary Somali Leader
🔹 About Ugaas
Colonel Abdullahi Dahir Abdullahi, widely known as Ugaas, is a bold new face in Somali leadership—respected for his integrity, intellect, and a deep-rooted commitment to national progress. At just 28 years old, he has already left a transformative mark on Somalia’s military, intelligence, and political landscape.
🔹 A Rising Force in Security & Strategy
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Joined the Somali National Army at 18, quickly rising through the ranks due to his sharp strategic mind.
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Founded the Violent Crimes & Major Offenders Unit within NISA (National Intelligence & Security Agency).
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Served as a key advisor to former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and NISA Director Fahad Yasin.
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Regarded as one of the country’s top security minds.
🔹 A Leader of the People
Beyond ranks and titles, Ugaas is admired for his:
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Humility, generosity, and independence.
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His Mogadishu compound serves as a daily meeting ground for political dialogue—hosted at his personal expense.
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Known for believing in service over self-interest.
🔹 Political Vision & Reform
In 2024, Ugaas founded the Freedom & Justice Party (Xornimo & Xaqsoor), leading a nationwide movement for:
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Democracy & institutional reform
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Youth empowerment
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Transparency in legislative, executive, and judicial branches
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Merit-based governance that breaks with Somalia’s broken status quo
🔹 Recognition & Global Praise
Colonel Ugaas's leadership has been recognized with two Young African Leader (YAL) Awards, along with high praise from international figures:
Michelle Obama: “He reminds me of Ibrahim Traoré—strong, principled, and connected to his people.”
John Kerry: “He is a credit—an asset—to the entire African continent.”
Bill Clinton: “He’s like a young Barack Obama in 2004—electric and full of promise.”
🔹 A Symbol of the Future
With vision, courage, and the trust of a new generation, Colonel Ugaas stands as a symbol of Somalia’s future—a future defined by:
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Unity
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Justice
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Bold leadership