Hussein Mohamed Jiciir

Hussein Mohamoud Jiciir
Mayor of Hargeisa
In office
February 2003 – 23 December 2012
Preceded byAhmed Mahamed Mahamud
Succeeded byYusuf Warsame Saeed

Hussein Mohamoud Ahmed (Somali: Xuseen Muxumed Axmed), as known as Jiciir, is a Somali politician and is the former Mayor of Hargeisa from 2003 to 2012 and holds the title of the longest-serving mayor of Hargeisa for roughly 10 years and one of the longest-serving mayors in Somaliland as a whole.[1] He hails from the Eidagale Reer-Iidle sub-division of the Garhajis Isaaq clan.[2]

Mayor of Hargeisa

In December 2002, the municipal elections were held, and the 25 members of the Hargeisa Parliament were elected. Jiciir was one of the 11 UDUB Party lawmakers.[3] Jiciir was elected mayor in a vote held shortly afterward, so it is sometimes said that he had been mayor since this time.[4]

In February 2003, the Hargeisa Parliament elected a mayor and deputy mayor by mutual vote, and Jiciir became the first mayor elected by vote. Of the 25 council members, 24 were present, and Jiciir received 20 votes. Jiciir stated that his priorities would be roads, waste management, water supply, and markets.[5]

In August 2003, Jiciir and members of the Hargeisa Parliament attended a meeting of the House of Elders (Gurti) and reported on land issues, obstacles to their work, and future plans. Jiciir and the others complained that a lack of cooperation with government agencies, such as the police and the courts, was paralyzing services to citizens and hindering their operations. They also pointed out that the lack of enforcement power and authority on the part of the local government was the cause of the unresolved land issues.[6]

In March 2004, the Hargeisa Parliament held a vote of no confidence against Jiciir about his abuse of power. The vote resulted in 13 votes in favor of his remaining in office and 12 votes for his resignation, and he was confirmed to remain in office by a margin of one vote.[4]

In November 2006, Jiciir was criticized for making it extremely difficult to meet with the mayor and deputy mayor. However, Jiciir explained that he had set aside Sundays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon each week as days for meeting with citizens. He also explained that city hall operations proceed in stages and that it is not always necessary to meet directly with the mayor personally every time to resolve an issue.[7]

In December 2010, reports surfaced alleging that Jiciir had embezzled $65,000 from funds collected from butchers at a slaughterhouse in the capital, but he denied the allegations.[8]

In December 2010, Jiciir was reported to have blocked the arrest of an employee convicted of corruption in the Gabiley District.[9]

In November 2011, Deputy Mayor Hargeisa switched his party affiliation from UCID to Waddani. Since the deputy mayor is elected by the Parliament , UCID demanded that the Election Commission and the Waddani Party return the deputy mayor's seat to UCID. The Election Commission asked Mayor Jiciir to clarify the legal basis for the deputy mayor's continued tenure. Meanwhile, the leader of the Waddani Party argued that the Parliament is an organization independent of political parties and that council members do not lose their seats even if they change their party affiliation.[10]

In September 2012, Jiciir announced that he would not seek re-election in the upcoming local council elections and would step down. At that time, regarding reports that he had switched his party affiliation from UDUB to Waddani, he explained that he had not yet officially announced his membership in Waddani, nor had he decided to leave UDUB.[11]

In October 2012, Jiciir criticized President Silanyo for halting the commercial space construction project underway at Gobonimo Market. Although he had temporarily suspended the work out of respect for the president, he expressed his intention to meet with the president directly to discuss the matter.[12]

On 23 December 2012, 15 members of the Hargeisa Parliament held a meeting at the local government building and elected a mayor and deputy mayor. Yusuf Warsame Siciid was elected mayor. Ten of the 25 council members were absent.[13] However, the absent lawmakers later held a press conference and criticized the government, claiming that it had conducted the election in secret. They did, however, state that they would cooperate with the new mayor.[14]

Jiciir is said to have achieved relatively stable city administration during his tenure., and although several major roads were built during his administration, he struggled to keep up with the city’s rapid growth.[15]

After that

After stepping down as mayor of Hargeisa, Jiciir became director of the Decentralization Bureau at the Office of the President.[16]

In June 2013, Jiciir spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the roads around Hargeisa as former mayor and praised the current administration’s efforts.[17]

In May 2020, it was reported that Maandeeq, the company contracted to manage hygiene at the livestock slaughterhouse in Hargeisa, had been engaging in fraudulent practices—including falsifying the number of animals processed—for 16 years, and that Jiciir was one of its shareholders.[18]

In January 2023, Jiciir participated the United Nations Joint Programme on Local Governance (JPLG).[19]

References

  1. ↑ "Inauguration of new councillors and district mayors in Somaliland".
  2. ↑ dawlad (2018-08-19). "Magacyada Maayarradii Soo Maray Hargaysa iyo Beelaha Ay Ka Soo Kala Jeedaan" [Names of former mayors of Hargeisa and their respective clans]. Oodweyne Media. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  3. ↑ "Liiska Xubnaha Ku Soo Baxay Golayaasha Degaanka Ee Hargeysa Iyo Berbera" [List of elected members of the local councils of Hargeisa and Berbera]. Haatuf Chronicle. 2002-12-27. Retrieved 2026-07-05.
  4. 1 2 Axmed Siciid Cige (2004-03-05). "Duqa Hargeysa oo cod kalsooni loo qaadey" [Hargeisa mayor faces vote of confidence]. BBC Somali. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  5. ↑ "Golaha Deegaanka Caasimadda Hargeysa Oo Markii U Horeysay Doortay Maayar Iyo Ku/Xigeen" [Hargeisa Capital City Council elects Mayor and Deputy for the first time]. Wargeyska Haatuf. 2003-02-10. Retrieved 2026-07-05.
  6. ↑ "Golaha Deegaanka Hargeysa Oo Golaha Guurtida Uga Waramay Xaaladda Dhulka, "Ma Jiro Boolis Aanu Xukuno Oo Na Hoos Yimaadaa" Maayorka Magaalada Hargeysa" [Hargeisa City Council briefs Guurti on land situation, "There is no police force that we control or that falls under us" says Mayor of Hargeisa]. Haatuf Chronicle. 2003-08-17. Retrieved 2026-07-05.
  7. ↑ "Maayarka Caasimada Oo Jawaabo Ka Bixiyay Cabashooyin Qaar Ka Mid Ah Dadweynuhu Kaga La Kulankiisa" [Mayor of the capital responds to citizens' complaints regarding meeting him]. Haatuf Chronicle. 2006-11-02. Retrieved 2026-07-05.
  8. ↑ "Maayarka Caasimada OoSheegay Inaanu Jeebka Ku Shuban Lacag Cadadkeedu Yahay $65 Kun Oo Bishiiba Ka Soo Xerooda Kawaanka Gawraca" [Capital's mayor states he did not pocket $65,000 monthly revenue from the slaughterhouse]. Haatuf Chronicle. 2010-12-17. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  9. ↑ Carraale M. Jama (2010-12-23). "Maayar Jiciir Oo Gabiley Ka Wada Dagaal Uu Kaga Hortegayo Gulufka Ku Jihaysan Oo Lagu Ugaadhsanayo Masuulliyiin Hanti Lunsi Loo Haysto" [Mayor Jiciir in Gabiley fighting against campaign targeting officials accused of embezzlement]. Jamhuuriya Online / Araweelo News. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  10. ↑ Jamaal A. Yonis (2011-11-02). "Guddiga Doorashooyinka Oo Qoraalo Daba Socda Dalabkii Xisbiga UCID U Kala Diray Guddoomiye Cirro Iyo Maayar Jiciir" [National Electoral Commission sends letters to Speaker Cirro and Mayor Jiciir following UCID party request]. Geeska Afrika. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  11. ↑ "Muddo 10 Sanadood Ah Ayaan Xilkaas Hayay Waxaan Go'aansaday Inaan Raad Wanaagsan Ka Tago, Xilkana Si Fiican U Wareejiyo" [I have held this office for 10 years, I decided to leave a good legacy and hand over the office properly]. Haatuf Chronicle. 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  12. ↑ Jamaal A. Yonis (2012-10-06). "Maayar Jiciir Oo Wareegtadii Madaxweyne Axmed Siilaanyo Ka Soo Saaray Dhulka Xisbiga Ku Tilmaamay Mid Baal Marsan Nidaamka Dawladnimo" [Mayor Jiciir describes President Ahmed Silanyo's decree on Xisbiga land as contrary to state governance]. Geeska Afrika. Retrieved 2026-07-05.
  13. ↑ "Golaha Deegaanka Hargeysa Oo Doortay Maayar Iyo Maayar Ku Xigeen Cusub" [Hargeisa local council elects new mayor and deputy mayor]. Araweelo News. 2012-12-23. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  14. ↑ Jamaal A. Yonis (2012-12-26). "Xildhibaan Dogox Oo Ka Hadlay Doorashadii Maayarka Hargeysa, Xukuumaddana Eedo U Jeediyay" [Councillor Dogox speaks on Hargeisa mayoral election, accuses government]. Geeska Afrika. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  15. ↑ Kadar (2025-10-17). "Transforming Hargeisa: A Strategic Review of Urban Infrastructure Development After 34 Years of Independence". Somaliland Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  16. ↑ Webmaster (2014-02-25). "Maayarkii Hore ee Caasimada Eng Jiciir oo Xil Cusub ka Qabtay Madaxtooyada iyo Kulan lagaga Hadlayay Maamul Daadejinta oo Hargaysa Lagu Qabtay" [Former capital mayor Eng Jiciir takes new presidency role as decentralization meeting is held in Hargeisa]. Qurbejoog. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  17. ↑ Jamaal A. Yonis (2013-06-23). "Hargeysa: Bilowga Dhismaha 20km Oo Shalay Lagu Kordhiyay Wadada Sallaxley Iyo Hargeysa" [Hargeisa: Start of 20km construction added yesterday to the Salaxley-Hargeisa road]. Geeska Afrika. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  18. ↑ admin (2020-05-06). "Shirkad Sifo Aan Lagaranayn Malaayiin Lacaga Uga Faa'iida Kawaanka Xoolaha Hargaysa" [Company inexplicably profits millions from Hargeisa livestock slaughterhouse]. Gabiley News Online. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  19. ↑ "Agaasimiyeyaal Guud oo soo Kormeeray Mashruuca JPLG-ga ee Berbera" [Directors General inspect JPLG project in Berbera]. Wargeyska Dawan. 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
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