Chairperson of the Somali People’s Democratic Party (SPDP), Ahmed Shide on Saturday accused the media of baseless reports of split in the party and denied any role in an alleged plot to oust the Somalia regional state’s interim president. In a telephone interview with the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, after meeting with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the Region’s interim President Mustefa Muhumed Omer in Arat Kilo palace, Ahmed Shide offered criticism saying reports of party split and his alleged move to oust the president were baseless. “We have come to an agreement that unity of leadership within the party and the region is imperative to ensure the stability of the region,” Ahmed Shide said. Office of Prime Minister of Ethiopia posted a photo of the three, posing in front of a painting, ostensibly smiling. Ahmed Shide didn’t directly address to those allegations in the interview.

Source: Ethiopian News January 27, 2019 15:18 UTC