Press Release: Response to a hoax letter by the Somalia Information minister

Reference On the other hand, those who fabricated the letter have tried to blemish our head of state HE. Mr. Hassan Sh. Mohamud, who is the leader of our  government’s fight against corruption.  We are well aware HE president Hassan Sh. Mohamud, has zero tolerance in corruption and abuse of power. In addition,  to that the deceptive letter has attempted to tarnish the hard earned record of international award winner & a member of Somali parliament; wife of the prime minister Madam Asha H. Elmi.   Asha H Elmi, is a beyond doubt an international citizen considered as the pride of Somalia.rring to a hoax letter circulating some of the Somali websites and allegedly written by me, I categorically deny the existence of such a letter.   I confirm that I did not have any communication orally or in writing with Somalia and Eretria monitoring group.   Furthermore,  it is imperative to mention that all actions taken against SKA are in line with the government duties and what is beneficial to our country.  To that end, the Federal Government of Somalia is not backtracking & apologizing its actions.

The hoax letter, also reminds all of us the urgency of pushing the media law to be passed to ensure and guarantee freedom of press as enshrined in Article 18 of FGS draft constitution and at the same time regulate and ensure to bring to book those few media houses that habitually abuse the trust bestowed upon them. The FGS will and must ensure the prevalence of justice in the country.

HE.  Abdullahi Elmoge Hersi

The Minister of Information, Post Telecommunication & Transportation.