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In Puntland’s politics, President Abduweli Ali Gaas faced off with the former Governor of Bari.

Abdisamad Mohamed Galan, aka Ali Saleban, clashed with Ali Gaas over port finances, sparking a tense confrontation.

Skilled in manipulation, Abdisamad assembled armed groups near Bossasso to pressure Ali Gaas and seize control.

This move changed the balance of power and set the stage for a big showdown.

During this time, a person named Mumin appeared, taking advantage of the chaos for their secretive plans.

The timing of the fight couldn’t have been worse, happening right in the middle of important elections.

For Ali Gaas, getting into a long fight with Abdisamad was risky and could hurt his chances in the elections.

Facing more and more pressure and the possibility of widespread trouble, Ali Gaas decided to try talking things out with Abdisamad.

Although Ali Gaas agreed to concessions along the road to Qandala to foster peace, tensions persisted.

Subsequently, he covertly dispatched troops by boat, reclaiming Qandala forcefully.

However, the strategic allure of Alula, guarded by the Bargal military base, posed a formidable challenge.

Engaging in subtle naval maneuvers might be necessary to overcome Bargal’s defenses and seize Alula.