THE THREE BISCUITEERS: CRACKING THE RIDDLE OF THE REPUBLIC OF INVERSION
Cracking the riddle of the Republic of Inversion, 3rd Republic under Hassan Sh. Mohamud, requires understanding the nature, configuration and modus operandi of the Three Biscuiteers: The Prosperity President (PP), Hassan Sh. Mohamud. The Prime Minister (PM), Farah Abdikadir. And the Prime Mamluk, Hamza A. Barre. The loyalty, camaraderie, and deep connection among the trio - although asymmetrical - is remarkably resilient and superbly efficient. HE Hassan Mohamud is seen by many Somalis as a good President. He comes across as a good man, and for many, a fatherly figure. He always flushes his signature smile, which earned him the nick-name "Qoslaaye" the laughing one. He is charismatic, photogenic, shrewd, and has done well in terms of what he has achieved. Words and slogans come to him effortlessly, and deploys them with great ease. However, behind the smile lurks a darker side. For the President of Somalia corruption is the engine that propels one to power, wealth and fame....