But if you ask Somali Landers why their country has successfully democratized, most of them will respond by stressing Somaliland people heritage of tolerance and decentralized government, dating back more than a millennium to the British Empire. For Somali Landers, democratization combined with decentralization is a homecoming rather than a venture into uncharted waters. But they recognize that the country's democratization process continues to be a difficult one, inevitably laced with controversy. Although satisfaction levels remain generally high for the existence of Somaliland, there is a near-universal desire for more rapid progress toward improved quality of life. This unease suggests the possibility that despite their legendary patience, Somali Lander may eventually lose hope and faith in democracy unless Mr Dahir Rayaale Kaahin hands back power to the people of Somaliland.

The often critical views of majority of people, in Somaliland contrasts with the more positive attitudes from government sponsored minority that seem to prevail at the local level. The urban-educated group is particularly concerned about growing corruption and the lack of improvement in the education and judicial systems. City dwellers are understandably impatient with the country's newly formed mp, which are weak and ineffective, they are generally aware that strong political parties are a necessary component of a strong democracy. Somali Landers will tell you that government ministers have taking so much corruption that they are keeping lions as pet. They have build hundredth of villas across the globe from corruption. How can money taking as tax from the ladies who sell fruits in streets, the men and women who sell milk in high street are used to feed the luxuries lives minters are living in the capital.

This is a mockery government that should be taking out. To all Somali Landers I call you to stop paying tax to the government, start demonstration, stand up for your right, yes we can topple this government. Wither or not the political parties agree on dates our struggle to build democracy will continue. We must fight in name of peace through demonstrations until this failed government step down from power. Together we can

Ahmed Abdullahi Mohamed

Leader of Somaliland citizen's organisation